City of Ann Arbor - File #: 08-0669

• File #: 08-0669
• Version: 1
• Name: 7/21/08 - Austin Hillcrest Carl Water Main
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/21/2008
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 7/21/2008
• Final action: 7/21/2008
• Enactment date: 7/21/2008
• Enactment #: R-08-331
• Title: Resolution to Award a Construction Contract to Verdeterre Contracting, Inc. ($231,198.25; Bid No. ITB-3952) for the Austin Ave, Hillcrest Dr., & Carl Ct. Water Main Replacement Project

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/21/2008	1	City Council	Approved	Pass

Title
Resolution to Award a Construction Contract to Verdeterre Contracting, Inc. ($231,198.25; Bid No. ITB-3952) for the Austin Ave, Hillcrest Dr., & Carl Ct. Water Main Replacement Project
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to award a contract to Verdeterre Contracting, Inc in the amount of $231,198.25 for the Austin Ave, Hillcrest Dr, & Carl Ct Water Main Replacement Project.

The construction contract titled “Austin Ave, Hillcrest Dr, & Carl Ct Water Main Replacement” includes the installation of new 8” water mains at three different locations in the City. The three projects are combined in one construction contract for efficiency and cost savings.

The Austin Avenue water main includes the installation of approximately 280 feet of new 8” ductile iron water main to replace the two existing 1 ¼” water mains that serve the houses on Austin Avenue. Residents on this street have complained of low water flow. This work will improve flow by upgrading the service to the City of Ann Arbor standard size water main. Adjacent sidewalk ramps will be replaced to comply with the ADA requirements.

The Hillcrest Drive water main includes the installation of approximately 275 feet of new 8” ductile iron water main to replace the existing 2” main that serves the houses on Hillcrest Drive. This work will upgrade the neighborhood service to City of Ann Arbor water main and fire protection standards by upsizing the pipe, and adding a fire hydrant. The work will include re-surfacing Hillcrest Drive with new asphalt. Adjacent sidewalk ramps will be replaced to comply with the ADA requirements.

The Carl Court water main includes the installation of approximately 376 feet of new 8” ductile iron water main to replace the existing 4” main that serves the houses on Carl Court. Carl Court has a history of water main breaks that have disrupted service. This work will provide a more reliable water service for the neighborhood, and conform to City o...