Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE ATTERBURY BOULEVARD STORM STRUCTURE REPAIRS PROJECT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: The Atterbury Boulevard Storm Structures Repairs Project will involve the repair of various storm sewer structures on Atterbury Boulevard between Lennox Road and W. Streetsboro Road.
Body
Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
In preparation for the 2017 Asphalt Paving program, the Engineering and Public Works Departments reviewed the condition of the existing catch basins over the past several months. The catch basin structures were found to be in worse condition than originally known by the Public Works Department. 24 structures along this segment of Atterbur5y Blvd. will need to be rebuilt or replaced, and this work will need to be performed by a contractor. Public Works staff was not able to complete the required work prior to possible paving in April based on other duties including leaf pick-up and snow plowing. The contracted work is scheduled to be completed by the summer of 2017 prior to resurfacing.
The estimated project cost of construction plus 10% contingency is approximately $75,000.
Timing Considerations
Following the review and approval of this Resolution by City Council, the Engineering Department will advertise in the local newspaper and receive bids for this project. Staff will only return to Council if the bids received are in excess of 10% of the Engineer's Estimate; otherwise the City Manager is authorized to enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
X Supplemental Appropriation Required ($75,000, Storm Water Fund 504 to be part of 1st quarter appropriations)
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council approve this authorization for the City Manager to advertise, receive bids and aw...
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