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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH M. CAMPBELL CONTRACTING, LLC FOR THE HUDSON DRIVE WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: This project will involve the installation of a new 12" watermain to provide drinking water and fire suppression to properties along Hudson Drive near the Hudson Gate Drive intersection.
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Legislative History
18-42 - Resolution to Advertise, Bid & Award the Hudson Dr. Waterline Extension Project
18-105 - Amended Res No. 18-42 to allow for receipt of bids for both Akron Waterline Extension and Hudson Waterline Extension
Purpose & Explanation
Bids were received on August 16, 2018 for the Hudson Drive Waterline Extension Project. Staff bid out the project with two options. Option 1- Extending the Hudson water system from the Metro RTA railroad tracks, along the Metroparks Hike & Bike Trail and then along Hudson Drive. Option 2 - Extending the Akron water system along Hudson Drive. See attached Exhibit A for further reference.
Staff is recommending Council go with Option 2, extension of the Akron system along Hudson Drive. Below is the Engineer's Estimate along with the respective bids.
Engineer's Estimate: Option 2 (Akron) = $278,450.00
M. Campbell Contracting, LLC. $285,347.00
Lockhart Concrete Company $298,488.00
Precise Boring of Ohio $2,409,450.00
The Engineering Staff is requesting a 10% construction contingency for any unforeseen issues that may arise during construction. The total amount of the construction contract would be $313,881.70.
Total Construction Contract = $313,881.70 ($285,347-base + $28,534.70-contingency)
Staff is also requesting funds to cover the costs associated with Akron's inspection fee for the project estimated at $4,004.00 for a total project cost of $317,885.70 ($4,004 + $313,881,70).
Timing Considerations
Upon authorization to proceed by the City Council, the administration will award and enter into a contract.
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