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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE HUDSON DRIVE WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: This project will involve the installation of approximately 3,200 lineal feet of new 12" watermain, by means of horizontal direction drilling from the Metro RTA railroad tracks, along the Summit County Metro Park Bike and Hike Trail, and north on Hudson Drive from the Bike Trail to an area north of Hudson Gate Drive.
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The purpose of the project is to support future economic development along Hudson Drive and Hudson Gate Drive and for the future expansion of the Hudson water distribution system and Velocity Broadband fiber system.
The project, designed in-house, will include the installation of approximately 3,200 feet of new 12" water main, which is anticipated to be installed by horizontal directional drilling in order to minimize disturbance to the hike and bike trail and Hudson Drive. The project will also include the installation of a 2" conduit system along the hike and bike trail for future broadband fiber installation. See attached map for reference.
The estimated costs of construction of the project is $420,000. The estimated total cost of the project, including construction of the water main, fiber conduit, construction administration costs and 10% contingency, is approximately $484,000 ($420,000 for construction + $42,000 for 10% contingency + $22,000 for construction administration).
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. We are requesting...
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