Title
Ravinia Avenue Water Main Replacement - Bid Award
History
Ravinia Avenue between 143rd street and 144th Place is scheduled to be rehabilitated this year as part of the 2018 Road Improvement Program. Prior to the road work, approximately 900’ of existing 6” cast iron water main, installed in the 1960’s, needs to be replaced with new 8” ductile iron water main. This will be one of the last cast iron water main replacements in the area. The new main will also eliminate existing dead ends creating a looped system.
An invitation to bid (ITB 18-030) Ravinia Avenue Water Main Replacement was published on BidNet Direct from June 26th through July 11, 2018. 161 vendors were notified and 18 downloaded the documents. Sealed bids were opened by the Village Clerk’s office on July 11, 2018. Four (4) sealed bids were received (summary and responsiveness check are attached). Village staff reviewed the bid submittals.
P.T. Ferro Construction Company of Joliet, Illinois, was identified as the lowest responsible bidder for the Ravinia Avenue Water Main Replacement, with a submitted project cost of $272,048.25. Upon review of the submitted bids, it is staff’s recommendation to accept the low bid from P.T. Ferro Construction Company, in the amount of $272,048.25, plus a $15,000.00 contingency for a total of $287,048.25.
This agenda item is being considered by the Public Works Committee and the Village Board of Trustees on the same night.
Financial Impact
Funds to complete this project are included in the FY18 Water and Sewer budget, account 031-6002-470500.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve accepting the bid for Ravinia Avenue Water Main Replacement from P.T. Ferro Construction Company of Joliet, Illinois at an amount not to exceed $287,048.25, ($272,048.25 plus $15,000 contingency.)