Title
Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract to E.T. MacKenzie Company for the Hewett Drive, Russell Road, Russett Road, and Redeemer Avenue Water Main Replacement Project ($1,609,990.00; Bid No. ITB-4378)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and consideration for approval please find a resolution to authorize award of a contract to E.T. MacKenzie Company in the amount of $1,609,990.00 for the Hewett Drive, Russell Road, Russett Road, and Redeemer Avenue Water Main Replacement Project.
The current City of Ann Arbor Capital Improvements Plan includes project UT-WS-10-15 for the replacement of existing aged and deteriorating water mains within the Hewett Dr, Russell Rd, Russett Rd, Redeemer Ave street network. The project also involves connecting these new mains with those in an adjacent neighborhood network to create a looped connection. This will be accomplished by installing a new water main beneath Fritz Park and through property owned by the Ann Arbor Public Schools. Additional work includes replacing segments of concrete curb and gutter, as required; removing and replacing the hot mix asphalt pavement; replacing concrete sidewalk ramps and other related sidewalk work; and restoration of lawn extension and playground areas.
The project will improve water quality and hydrant flow, increase water pressure, and provide fire protection for Eberwhite Elementary School consistent with current City standards. Furthermore, it offers residents with substandard (Orangeburg pipe) sanitary sewer leads an opportunity to replace the portion beneath the street as part of the project work.
Budget/Fiscal Impact
This project has been included in the approved capital budget. The estimated expenditures as outlined below will be funded by the approved Water Distribution System Capital Budget and the Street Repair Millage Capital Budget. Operationally, the project will free resources that would otherwise have been needed to maintain and repair the water main...
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