Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Shelly & Sands, Inc. for the Norris Dr. Area Water Line Improvements Project in an amount up to $3,801,523.00; 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. 690236-100124, Division of Water Contract Number 2255.
Work consists of open-cut installation of 8,645 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 35 - Northland, 40 - North Linden, and 33 - Rocky Fork-Blacklick. The primary streets include Norris Drive, Karl Rd, Maize Ct, Balmoral Ct, Sugarmaple Ct, White Pine Ct, Kilbourne Dr, Commander Ln, Conneaut Ct, Echo Rd, Gillespie Ct, and Echo Ct.
2.0 ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
The goal of this project is to replace 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 December 7, 2022:
1. Shelly & Sands, Inc. $3,801,523.00
2. Danbert, Inc $3,988,186.35
3. Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. $3,990,423.20
4. Driven Excavating LLC. $4,006,563.00
Shellly & Sands’ bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amo...
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