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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Kurt Muth, PE, Engineering Coordinator
DATE: July 22, 2024
SUBJECT:
A Resolution to award the North Avenue Storm Sewer Extension project located in Wards 3 and 7 to Superior Excavating Co. in the bid amount of one hundred eighty-two thousand one hundred sixty-two Dollars and zero Cents ($182,162.00).
PURPOSE:
To improve drainage issues along North Avenue between Ohio Street and Hill Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
The location of drainage improvements can be seen in the attached Exhibit A - Location Maps. The centerline of North Avenue is boundary between Ward 7 to the north and Ward 3 to the south. Alderman Mesiacos of Ward 3 is planning on using ward funds to construct concrete sidewalk and curb & gutter along the existing aggregate shoulder. This concrete work has bene previously bid and awarded to a separate contractor. There are currently no drainage structures along this block between Ohio Street and Hill Avenue. This storm sewer, which will serve both sides of the road, is to be constructed prior to the concrete surface improvements.
DISCUSSION:
Five bids were received, opened, and read aloud on July 10, 2024. A copy of the bid document is included as Exhibit B and the bid tabulation can be seen in the attached Exhibit C. The lowest responsible bid in the amount of $182,162.00 was submitted by Superior Excavating Co. The drainage improvements will be funded with account 280-1852-512-8123 (B037) which has a 2023 budget amount of $1,900,000. Also included as Exhibits D & E are the advertisement for bid and Superior Excavating Co.'s submitted bid.
This project was subject to the Local Preference Ordinance, however no local contractors submitted.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There will be closure of North Avenue during the duration of the project, but it will be kept open to local traffic. Impacts to traffic and residents will be kept to a minimum.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed resolution be adopted.
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