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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GEOTECH SERVICES, INC. FOR THE BRANDYWINE CREEK 2012 STREAMBANK STABILIZATION PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
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Executive Summary
This project involves the installation of approximately 150 cubic yards of gabion baskets and stone, 160 square yards of erosion control blankets, rock channel protection, sanitary sewer creek crossing stabilization, excavation, embankment and restoration. This project is located along a stretch of Brandywine Creek tributary located in the rear of the properties located at 233 and 225 Ravenna Street, within an existing drainage easement.
Legislative History
Resolution 12-15 authorizing the advertisement for bids; approved 2/1/2012
Purpose & Explanation
This work is being performed due to the substantial amount of erosion which in turn has caused a potential safety issue, loss of property, transportation of additional sediment downstream as well as jeopardizing the integrity of the existing sanitary sewer that is crossing the creek.
Bids were opened on Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Below is the Engineers Estimate along with the respective bids that were received.
Engineers Estimate = $108,100.00
Geotech Services, Inc. = $77,430.90
Kent's Excavating Services, Inc. = $77,750.00
Vito Gironda Construction Company = $79,765.00
Snavely Excavating Company = $84,240.00
F. Buddie Contracting = $84,600.00
Eclipse Co., LLC = $89,947.00
A. Crano Excavating, Inc. = $97,385.00
Vizmeg Landscape, Inc. = $101,197.00
Lockhart Concrete Company = $133,750.00
Administration is requesting City Council approval to authorize the City Manager to award and enter into a contract with Geotech Services, Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio for the Brandywine Creek 2012 Streambank Stabilization Project. We would also like to award an alternate option to upgrade the Galvanized Gabions to PVC Coated Gabions for a price difference of $1,095.00. This would change the bid price to $78,525.90. The Engineering Staff is also requesting a 10% contingency for any unforeseen issues that may arise during construction in the amount of $7,852.59. Total Project Cost = $78,525.90 (bid + alternate) + $7,852.59 (10% cont.) = $86,378.49
Timing Considerations
Upon authorization to proceed from City Council, Administration will award and enter into a contract with Geotech Services, Inc. for the above contract.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted (431 Fund~$120,000)
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Suggested Action
Recommendation
Administration recommends that City Council approve the recommended contract award for the Brandywine Creek 2012 Streambank Stabilization Project to Geotech Services, Inc. Administration is also requesting that an emergency clause be added to the legislation in order to expedite the project and protect the public health, safety and welfare.
Submitted By:
Brad Kosco, PE, PS, Project Manager/Civil Engineer
Approved: Anthony J. Bales, City Manager; Scott N. Schroyer, Asst. City Manager; Thomas Sheridan, City Engineer