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Resolution to Award a Construction Contract to Douglas N. Higgins, Inc. ($878,600.05; Bid No. 4073) for the Georgetown Boulevard Improvements Project
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to award a contract to Douglas N. Higgins, Inc. in the amount of $878,600.05 for the Georgetown Boulevard Improvement Project.
The water main at Georgetown Boulevard between Plymouth Road and Bluett Drive is located within the most easterly traffic lane and is badly deteriorated. Moreover the northbound traffic lanes that contain the old water main are in a very poor condition and must be resurfaced.
The final project design for Georgetown Blvd Improvements project, between Plymouth Road and Bluett Drive, addresses both the water main and the poor pavement condition at the northbound lanes and include the following:
1. Replacement of approximately 2800 feet of 8-inch ductile iron water main along the easterly curb line, and
2. Reconstruction of the two northbound lanes with major base repairs.
Construction plans and specifications were distributed electronically to contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Two bids were received and opened on March 15, 2010. The lowest bid was from Douglas N. Higgins, Inc., in amount of $878,600.05, which is about 15% below the Engineer’s Estimate.
This project is include in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan and will be funded through the Water Supply System and the Street Resurfacing Millage capital budgets. The construction of the project is scheduled to begin in May and to be completed in August of 2010.
Douglas N. Higgins, Inc. received Human Rights approval on March 17, 2010.
Staff
Prepared by: Homayoon Pirooz, P.E., Project Management Manager
Reviewed by: Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Administrator
Approved by: Roger W. Fraser, City Administrator
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Whereas, It is necessary to replace the existing water main at Georgetown Boulevard from Plymouth Road to Bluett Drive.;
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