2013-0380
INTRODUCED BY: V.J. ST. PIERRE, JR., PARISH PRESIDENT
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
ORDINANCE NO.
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An ordinance to approve and authorize the execution of a Construction Contract with Sealevel Construction, Inc. for Project No. P990604-3, Coronado Park Pump Station #1 Drainage Improvement Project in the amount of $946,144.00.
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WHEREAS, sealed bids were received by St. Charles Parish on October 1, 2013 for Project No. P990604-3, Coronado Park Pump Station #1 Drainage Improvement Project; and,
WHEREAS, Buchart Horn, Inc., Mira K. Para, P.E., the Engineer for the Project, has reviewed the bids and recommended that the Contract be awarded to the low bidder, Sealevel Construction, Inc. in the amount of $946,144.00; and,
WHEREAS, the capacity of the existing Coronado Park Pump Station #1 is undersized for the drainage requirements in the Coronado Park Area served by the Pump Station; and the drainage conveyance to the Pump Station is inadequate to handle the quantity of rain runoff experienced in the area. Increased Pump Station capacity and improved drainage conveyance will improve the capability of the Drainage System to remove rainwater from the area and reduce risk of flooding to streets and structures in the Coronado Park area; and,
WHEREAS, the construction costs for said project will be funded with federal grant funds awarded through the State of Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) Flood Mitigation Assistance program, Project # FMA-PJ-06-LA-2011-003, with a 75% Federal share in the amount of $709,608.00; and,
WHEREAS, A Non-Federal share of 25% of the construction costs for said project is required in the amount of $236,536.00 and will be funded with St. Charles Parish Public Works Drainage funds (Budget item # 112-4202604630).
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the bid of Sealevel Construction, Inc., for the construction of drainage improvements for the Coronado Park Area under Project No. P990604-3, Coronado Park Pump Station #1 Drainage Improvement Project, be hereby approved and accepted, in the amount of $946,144.00.
SECTION II. That the Parish President is hereby authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the Parish of St. Charles.
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The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
And the ordinance was declared adopted this ______ day of ___________, 2013 to become effective five (5) days after publication in the Official Journal.
CHAIRMAN:______________________________________________
SECRETARY:_____________________________________________
DLVD/PARISH PRESIDENT:_________________________________
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PARISH PRESIDENT:______________________________________
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AT:_______________ RECD BY: _____________________________