MEMO

 

 

 

To:        David Corliss, ACM, Administrative Services

             Debbie Van Saun, ACM, Community Development Services

 

From:    Chris Stewart, Assistant Director, Water Utility

 

Cc:        Roger Coffey, Michael Tubbs, George Blevins

 

Re:       Agenda Item

 

Date:   May 19, 2004

 

Please include the following item on the City Commission consent agenda for consideration at their May 25, 2004 meeting:

 

2004 Waterline Improvements

The 2004 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the Utilities Department includes waterline projects to improve flow characteristics in the City of Lawrence water distribution system and replace older sections of pipe installed during the early 1900's.   The  improvements are at the  following locations:

 

·         Pawnee Avenue, Massachusetts to Barker

 

·         Barker Ave., W. 23rd to Haskell meter pit south of Pawnee

 

·         W. 9th Street, Rockledge to Schwarz

 

Bids have been received for the project.  The single bid for the project was from Nowak Construction Company, Inc in the amount of $521,738,10.  The Engineer’s estimate was $ 628,482.00.  Staff has  received a recommendation from EBH engineers to award the project to Nowak Construction Company, Inc. Staff concurs with the recommendation.

 

Action Request 

We request approval from the City Commission to award the project to Nowak Construction Company , Inc in the amount of $521,738.10 and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the contractor in the same amount.

 

 

Thank you for your assistance.  Please advise if you have any questions.