Lockport Street Alley Water Main Improvements Staff Report
MEMORANDUM To:
Allen Persons – Director of Public Works
From: Randall Jessen – Superintendent of Public Improvements Date:
June 14, 2017
Re:
Lockport Street Alley Water Main Improvements – Phase 2 project
Background Findings The item under consideration by the Village Board pertains to the construction of approximately 800feet of 6 inch water main in the two alleys running parallel, north and south of Lockport Street. Other work includes various Tees, valves and fittings as well as restoration. These new water lines will facilitate future fire protection as well as supplement redundancy in the downtown water network. The engineers estimate for this work is $340,000.00 Policy Considerations The item supports the Village’s goals of enhancing the Villages water system by connecting gaps when and where possible. According to Section 2-43 (6) of the Village Code of Ordinances, the Village Administrator shall make a recommendation to the President and Board of Trustees on purchases over the $5,000 statutory limit. Financial Considerations The funds for this project have been included in the current year’s Water department Budget. Recommendation Baxter and woodman have reviewed the bid documents and a letter of recommendation is attached including the bid tabulation. It is Staff’s recommendation that the Village Board authorize the Village President to execute the contract for the Lockport Street Alley Water Main Improvements – Phase 2 work to the low bidder, Brandt Excavating in the amount of $302,421.90
Allen Persons – Director of Public Works
From: Randall Jessen – Superintendent of Public Improvements Date:
June 14, 2017
Re:
Lockport Street Alley Water Main Improvements – Phase 2 project
Background Findings The item under consideration by the Village Board pertains to the construction of approximately 800feet of 6 inch water main in the two alleys running parallel, north and south of Lockport Street. Other work includes various Tees, valves and fittings as well as restoration. These new water lines will facilitate future fire protection as well as supplement redundancy in the downtown water network. The engineers estimate for this work is $340,000.00 Policy Considerations The item supports the Village’s goals of enhancing the Villages water system by connecting gaps when and where possible. According to Section 2-43 (6) of the Village Code of Ordinances, the Village Administrator shall make a recommendation to the President and Board of Trustees on purchases over the $5,000 statutory limit. Financial Considerations The funds for this project have been included in the current year’s Water department Budget. Recommendation Baxter and woodman have reviewed the bid documents and a letter of recommendation is attached including the bid tabulation. It is Staff’s recommendation that the Village Board authorize the Village President to execute the contract for the Lockport Street Alley Water Main Improvements – Phase 2 work to the low bidder, Brandt Excavating in the amount of $302,421.90
