Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Shelly & Sands, Inc. for the Union Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project, in an amount up to $3,548,001.62, for Capital Improvements Project No. 690236-100081, Division of Water Contract Number 2056.
Funds in the amount of $2,000.00 will also be encumbered with the Department of Public Service for Prevailing Wage services.
Work on this project consists of open-cut installation of approximately 5,200 linear feet of 6-inch water main, 6,700 linear feet of 8-inch water main, 9 owner’s-side water services with associated interior plumbing, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract.
Planning Areas: “53 - Greater Hilltop”, includes the following streets: Sullivant Avenue, Central Avenue, Union Avenue, Brehl Avenue, Dana Avenue, Princeton Avenue, W. Park Avenue, Porter Street, Wrexham Avenue, Clarendon Avenue, W. Mound Street, Whitehead Road, Vauxhall Place, River Bend Place, Musket Ridge Drive, Valleycreek Drive, Westwind Lane, Greenville Road, Western Hill Court, Robin Hill Court E., Mallcreek Court, Riverpoint Court, Woodhurst Court, and Valleywood Court.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
The goal of this project is to replace or rehabilitate the existing 6-inch and 8-inch water lines that have a high break frequency. Replacement of these water lines will improve water service, decrease burden on water maintenance operations, and reduce water loss. The Neighborhood Liaison(s) has been contacted and informed of this project. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Program.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three (3) bids on February 20, 2019 from:
1. Shelly & Sands, Inc. $3,548,001.62
2. Danbert, Inc. ...
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