Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH O.C.I. CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION FOR THE DARROW ROAD STREET LIGHTING PROJECT, PHASE II.
Executive Summary: With the Rt. 91 Phase I lighting project being completed in late fall of 2014 from Barlow Road to Georgetown Road, Staff is now prepared and seeks to award the conduit installation contract for the Phase II portion of the project (Georgetown Road to Norton Road).
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Legislative History
Resolution #14-155, December 17, 2014: Permission to bid and/or obtain competitive pricing.
Purpose & Explanation
In 2012 the Public Works Department retained the professional consulting services of Peters, Tschantz and Associates to evaluate the roadway lighting conditions on the southern stretch of Darrow Road from Norton Road north to Barlow Road.
In February of 2014 the Public Works Department advertised and received two (2) qualifying competitive bids for the installation of the electrical conduit system for Phase I. (Barlow Rd. to Georgetown Rd.). The contract was awarded and phase I of the project was completed in late summer of 2014.
In September of 2015 the Public Works Department advertised and received three (3) qualifying competitive bids for the installation of the electrical conduit system for Phase II (Georgetown Rd. to Norton Rd.). The bidding information is as follows:
1. O.C.I. Construction- $67,738.00
2. Perram Electric Inc- $69,809.00
3. Miller Cable Co. ------- $97,685.00.
(Engineers Estimate--- $137,893.50)
Hudson Public Power has utilized the services of O.C.I. Construction in past years with the most recent being the Broadband Conduit Installation.
The City Administration is requesting City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to award and enter into a contract with O.C.I. Construction for the Darrow Road Street Lighting Project Phase II. The Staff is requesting a 10% contingency for any unforeseen issues that may arise during construction.
Total Contract = $74,538.00 (67,738.00-base + 6,800.00-contingency)
Timing Considerations
Project will commence the fall of 2015 or spring of 2016 depending on weather and scheduling ability.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council approve the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with O.C.I. Construction Inc. 8560 Pekin Rd. Novelty, OH 44072 in the amount of $74,538 to perform conduit installation portion of the Darrow Road Street Lighting Project Phase II (Georgetown Rd. to Norton Rd.)
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank J. Comeriato Jr., Assistant City Manager
Kevin J. Powell, Assistant Public Works Director - Utilities