Title
Resolution to Award a Construction Contract to Douglas N Higgins, Inc. for the Ferdon Wells Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Project ($413,343.50; Bid No. ITB-4433)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval please find a resolution that awards a construction contract to Douglas N Higgins, Inc. in the amount of $413,343.50 for the Ferdon Wells Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Project.
Budget/Fiscal Impact
The FY 2016-2021 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) includes the Ferdon Wells Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Funding for the project is included in the approved Stormwater capital budget.
Project Description
This project consists of the installation of approximately 785 feet of storm sewer within Ferdon Road and Wells Street. This storm sewer is necessary to replace an existing cross-lot storm sewer that extends beneath the residence at 1216 Ferdon Road, which has begun to deteriorate and must be abandoned to prevent structural damage to the house. The project is expected to begin in June 2016.
Plans and specifications were advertised through BidNet. Five bids were received and opened on April 26, 2016. The lowest responsible bid, in the amount of $413,343.50 was $4,312.50 below the engineer's estimate. Attached is a summary of the bids received for the project.
Douglas N Higgins, Inc. complies with the requirements of the non-discrimination and living wage ordinances.
Staff
Prepared by: Nick Hutchinson, P.E., City Engineer
Reviewed by: Craig Hupy, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Tom Crawford, Interim City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor FY 2016-2021 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) includes the Ferdon Wells Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Project;
Whereas, It is necessary to replace the deteriorating infrastructure including existing storm sewer;
Whereas, Funds are available in the approved Stormwater approved capital budgets;
Whereas, Competitive bids were received by the Office o...
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