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Resolution to Award a Construction Contract with Douglas N. Higgins, Inc. ($1,324,357.50, Bid No. ITB-4333) for the Arbor Oaks Phase II Watermain Replacement Project
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to award a contract to Douglas N. Higgins, Inc. in the amount of $1,324,357.50 for the Arbor Oaks Phase II Watermain Replacement Project.
The current City of Ann Arbor Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) includes project UT-WS-14-12, the Arbor Oaks Phase II Watermain Replacement Project. Total project costs are estimated to be $1,841,000.00 with funding available in the Water Fund Capital budget and the Street Millage Resurfacing capital budget in the amounts of $986,500.00 and $854,500.00 respectively.
This project will replace the remaining older water mains in the Arbor Oaks Subdivision (also known as the Bryant Neighborhood). The existing watermains in this neighborhood experienced frequent breaks and are in generally poor condition. This project will replace the existing water main with approximately 1100 feet of 12-inch watermain and 2360 feet of 8-inch watermain along Santa Rosa Dr., Jay Lee Ct., Lucerne Ct., Burlingame Ct., Blain Ct., Hardyke Ct., and Bryant Elementary School property. Also included in this project is the resurfacing of the street, replacement of some curb and gutter, and reconstruction of some storm sewer structures.
For this construction contract we received seven (7) bids on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. The low bid from Douglas N. Higgins, Inc. of $1,324,357.50 is approximately the same as the Engineer's Estimate. The construction of the project is scheduled to begin in July of 2014 and to be completed in October 2014.
Douglas N. Higgins, Inc. received Human Rights approval on May 9, 2014. The contractor employees on this project will be compensated in accordance with the City of Ann Arbor Living Wage Ordinance.
Staff
Prepared by: Nicholas Hutchinson, P.E., City Engineer
Reviewed by: ...
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