Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Underground Utilities, Inc. for the Chestershire Rd. Area Water Line Improvements Project (includes Library Park S. 6-inch Water Line) in an amount up to $2,913,088.26; to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00; for Capital Improvements Project No. 690236-100098, Division of Water Contract Number 2122.
Work consists of open-cut installation of approximately 9,500 linear feet of 6-inch and 8-inch inch water mains, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, special provisions, and City of Columbus Construction and Material Specifications as set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
The Community Planning Area is “53 - Greater Hilltop” (majority) and “55 - Downtown”. The primary streets include Chestershire Rd., Race St., Derrer Rd., Eakin Rd., Mark Pl., Roys Ave., Midland Ave., Whitethorne Ave., Edwin St., and Library Park S.
2.0 ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: The goal of this project is to replace or rehabilitate the existing 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 during the design phase. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Program.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened four (4) bids on October 21, 2021:
1. Underground Utilities, Inc. $2,913,088.26
2. Danbert, Inc $3,240,955.32
3. Conie Construction Co. $3,628,482.66
4. Shelly & S...
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