Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with JLD Construction Services, for the Brixham Road Area Water Line Improvements project, C.I.P. No. 690236-100121, in an amount up to $3,956,043.00, and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00 for the project.
The work for this project consists of the replacement of approximately 8,945 linear feet of 6-inch and/or 8-inch water mains which have exceeded their useful life and construction of new lines to eliminate poor fire flow capabilities and poor water quality.
The Community Area for this ordinance will be 53, Greater Hilltop.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
This project involves replacement of 6-inch and/or 8-inch water mains and will improve the reliability of the water distribution system. Coordination will occur with nearby customers, including businesses, prior to and during construction.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD
An Invitation for Bids for the Brixham Road Area Water Line Improvements project was advertised on the Vendor Services and Bid Express websites from 1/20/23 through 2/15/23. Four bids were received for the project and were opened on 2/15/23. The following companies submitted bids:
Company Bid Amount Compliance Number ODI Status
JLD Construction Services $3,956,043.00 MBE041179 MBE
Fields Excavating $4,611,156.79 CC005416 MAJ
Elite Excavating $4,151,008.95 CC001064 MAJ
Danbert, Inc $4,078,272.81 CC004618 MAJ
The JLD Construction Services bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $3,956,043.00.
As part of their proposal, JLD Construction Services has proposed the following four sub...
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