Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Underground Utilities, Inc. for the Roswell Dr. Area Water Line Improvements Project in an amount up to $3,733,466.91; 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. 690236-100107, Division of Water Contract Number 2131.
Work consists of replacing ~ 9,350 linear feet of 6-inch and 8-inch water mains, pavement and curb work requested by the Department of Public Service, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract scope, 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 set forth in the Invitation For Bid (IFB).
The Community Planning Area is “57 - Mid East”.
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 September 29, 2022:
1. Underground Utilities, Inc. $3,733,466.91
2. Shelly & Sands, Inc. $4,014,900.25
3. Danbert, Inc $4,234,963.98
4. Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. $4,717,869.60
Underground Utilities’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $3,733,466.91. Their Contract Compliance Number is 34-1248942 (e...
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