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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />DECEMBER 3, 2007 <br />i ~~ <br />TITLE: <br />CONTRACT AWARD FOR FOURTH <br />STREET WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS <br />(PROJECT NO. 05-3198) <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />^ As Recommended <br />^ As Amended <br />^ Ordinance on 15' Reading <br />^ Ordinance on 2nd Reading <br />^ Implementing Resolution <br />^ Set Public Hearing For_ <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />1. Award a contract to J. De Sigio Construction, Inc., the lowest <br />responsible bidder, in accordance with unit bid prices in the <br />estimated amount of $631,053 for construction of Fourth Street Water <br />Main Improvements. <br />2. Approve a Funding Analysis with a total estimated construction cost <br />of $788,800. <br />DISCUSSION <br />This project includes the construction of new water main improvements and <br />appurtenances on Fourth Street between Ross and French Streets and on <br />Bush Street between Third and Fourth Streets (Exhibit 1). These <br />improvements include new water mains, fire hydrants, gate valves, and <br />service laterals. Once completed, the project will eliminate water main <br />breaks and leaks associated with the older, deteriorated water pipes. In <br />addition, it will enhance water service capacity and fire protection. To <br />minimize disruption to the Downtown Merchants, construction will start <br />after the holiday season and be performed at night time. Additionally, <br />access to downtown businesses will be available at all time during <br />construction. This information was conveyed to the Downtown Merchants at <br />a recent neighborhood meeting. <br />The Notice Inviting Bids was advertised on October 19 and 22, 2007, and <br />bids were opened on November 8, 2007. A summary of the bid invitations <br />mailed, the bids received, and the bid results follow. <br />23A-1 <br />