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Resolution to Award a Construction Contract to E. T. MacKenzie Co. ($ 965,990.00, Bid No. ITB-4293) for the Forest Avenue Improvements Project
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to award a construction contract to E. T. MacKenzie Co. in the amount of $965,990.00 for the Forest Avenue Improvements Project.
Currently Forest Avenue from S. University Ave. to Hill Street is in need of several improvements. The street pavement is in poor condition and it is in need of repaving. The existing water main between Willard Street and Hill Street is also in poor condition and undersized. This project will replace the existing 6-inch water main with approximately 600 feet of new 12-inch ductile iron water main.
Also included in this project is the installation of Storm water Management System which will allow rainwater to collect in a stone reservoir located under the street surface and infiltrate back into the ground, thereby removing flow from the City’s storm sewer system. The project will also include the reconstruction of the street, replacement of the curb and gutter, and replacement of curb ramps and some sidewalk. In addition, renovations and improvements are planned for the Forest Street Plaza.
Plans and specifications were distributed electronically to contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Five bids were received and opened on May 31, 2013. The lowest responsible bid is from E. T. MacKenzie Co. of $ 965,990.00.
The construction of the project is scheduled to begin in August of 2013 and to be completed in October of 2013. Accommodations for student move-in have been included in the project specifications.
The total cost of the project is estimated at $ 1,257,000.00. This project is being funded by the approved Water Fund capital budget ($ 185,000.00), Street Resurfacing Millage Capital budget ($ 543,937.00), Developer Contributions (Zaragon Place and 601 Forest Ave. $ 78,063.00), which is available in the Parks Me...
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