Title
51st Street, 53rd Avenue Utilities and Road Upgrades, Hamlet of Entwistle
Proposed Motion
That Council authorize Administration to allocate an additional $113,107.00 in Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) funding to retain the services of a Construction Contractor to perform the work outlined in Contract #12-04, 51st Street, 53rd Avenue Utilities and Road Upgrades in the Hamlet of Entwistle.
Body
Administration Recommendation
That Council approves the proposed motion in order to move forward with the rehabilitation of the sewer line and roadway surfacing on a portion of 51st Street and 53rd Avenue.
Purpose
Have sufficient funds to pay for the consulting and contract services related to this project.
Summary
Engineering Services Department and GENIVAR Inc. advertised this project with the closing date of April 26, 2012. Four (4) bids were received ranging in value from $768,655.80 to $1,158,976.50. As the lowest bidder meets all the requirements, we are prepared to award soon following approval of this Request for Decsion. Council originally approved $750,000 for this project in the 2012 budget. Utilizing the low bid for this work the total adjusted project funding requirement is as follows:
$94,451 Consulting Engineers Fees
$768,656 Construction Contractors Fees
$863,107 Total funds required
The original construction cost estimate was developed by our consultant during the preparation of the 2012 budget last June. We recognise the "C" estimate that was prepared prior to advertising was over the budget amount but decided to move forward with receiving bids prior to presenting a Request for Decision in order to base the request on true values.
The Capital Project Profile Request for MSI was approved by Municipal Affairs for a total expenditure of $900,000.00
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications None
Financial Impact:
Cost: $113,107
Source of Funding: Municipal Sustainability Initiative Grant (Already approved by Municipal Aff...
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