Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Jack Conie & Sons Corp for the South Hampton Road Area Water Line Improvements Project in an amount up to $3,672,578.45; 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. 690236-100092, Division of Water Contract Number 2116.
Work consists of open-cut installation of approximately 9,835 linear feet of 6-inch and 8-inch inch water mains, service transfer only work on approximately 550 linear feet of existing water line, 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 “57 - Mid East”. The primary streets include South Hampton Road, Napoleon Court, Dale Avenue, East Twelfth Avenue, and East Fifth Avenue.
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 19, 2022:
1. Jack Conie & Sons Corp $3,672,578.45
2. Danbert, Inc $3,852,577.99
3. Shelly & Sands, Inc. $3,961,221.55
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