Subject:
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Request approval for spending $1,250,000 with Crown Construction Service, Inc. for water main improvements within the Town's water service area. Approved by Council January 24, 2022 Phase 1 ARPA funding.
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EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
The Department of Public Works requests approval to spend $1,250,000, utilizing IFB 22-06 for continued improvements throughout the Town's water service area. Improvements consists of new water main and meter installation, repairs to aging infrastructure (valves and hydrant), and provisions to increase functionality of the Town's water system. The Department of Public Works prioritizes improvements based on water main break data and in coordination with concurrent Town projects. Specific project locations, selected from among those on the attached list, will be posted to the Town's website, and all impacted customers will receive notification with additional information and points of contact prior to construction. Previous projects completed since FY 2020 are also included in the attached list.
Departmental Recommendation: Approve spending for water main improvements.
Finance Recommendation: Recommend approval.
Purchasing Recommendation: Recommend approval.
Town Attorney Recommendation: The Town has a contract with Crown Construction Services and the Town Council may approve the proposed expenditure of funds in its discretion.
Town Manager's Recommendation: I recommend the Town Council approve water main improvements with Crown Construction Service, Inc., as presented.
Cost and Financing: $1,250,000
Account Number: 130-350-9511-39950-48803 and ARPA5-WT01
Decision Needed by This date: Sept. 26, 2022
PROPOSED/SUGGESTED MOTION
Recommended Action:
“I move to approve water main improvements at a cost of $1,250,000 with Crown Construction Service, Inc.”
Or
Other action deemed necessary by Council.