2011-0024
INTRODUCED BY: V.J. ST. PIERRE, JR., PARISH PRESIDENT
(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS)
WENDY BENEDETTO, COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT III
ORDINANCE NO. __________
Title
An ordinance to approve and authorize the execution of a contract with Fleming Construction Co., LLC for project P090204 Ormond Blvd. Culvert Replacement in the amount of $1,848,179.00.
Body
WHEREAS, sealed bids were received by St. Charles Parish on January 6, 2011 for project P090204 Ormond Blvd. Culvert Replacement; and,
WHEREAS, Volkert Inc., the Engineer for the Project, has reviewed the bids and recommend that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Fleming Construction Co., LLC in the amount of $1,848,179.00; and,
WHEREAS, the culverts crossing under Ormond Blvd. at Lake #5 are showing signs of failure, and during heavy rainfall, flow is being restricted; and,
WHEREAS, Ormond Blvd is the major roadway for the Ormond area and the culverts crossing under the road carry a significant portion of the area storm water during heavy rain events, this project will replace the existing culverts with a large concrete arched span capable of higher flow rate and longer useful life; and,
WHEREAS, this project also has an approved FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant in the amount of $2,187,210 to assist the Parish in project funding. Grant number: HMGP#1603n-089-0012. FEMA Project No. 0230.
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the bid of Fleming Construction Co., LLC, for the construction of project P090204 Ormond Blvd. Culvert Replacement, be hereby approved and accepted, in the amount of $1,848,179.00.
SECTION II. That the Parish President is hereby authorized to execute said contract documents on behalf of St. Charles Parish.
Vote
The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
And the ordinance was declared adopted this ______ day of ____________, 2011,
to become effective five (5) days after publicatio...
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