Narrative of Resolution:
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Authorize contract with Rutledge Excavating, Inc. for potable water storage tanks
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $1,081743.00
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE AND EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH RUTLEDGE EXCAVATING, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE REDUNDANT POTABLE WATER STORAGE TANK AT THE SULLIVAN COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES COMPLEX IN LIBERTY, NY
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan operates a New Your State Department of Health defined Public Water Supply at its Human Services Complex in Liberty, NY, which consist of two wells and associated chlorination systems, campus wide distribution piping and hydrants, a 209,000 gallon potable water storage tank, and associated telemetry / controls operating the system; and
WHEREAS, the potable water storage tank, which provides both drinking water and sprinkler supply for the complex, is more than 30 years old and needs repair and cleaning, and the telemetry / controls are obsolete and in need of replacement; and
WHEREAS, the construction of a similar redundant tank is the most efficient way to accomplish the needed repairs and cleaning, and the additional stored water will be a benefit to the entire complex; and
WHEREAS, the project design includes new updated telemetry / controls, to manage both wells and water from both tanks; and
WHEREAS, an engineering consultant completed the design and bid documents for the project and it was let by the County in November of 2024 (B-24-43); and
WHEREAS, five (5) total bids were received by the County in response to B-24-43; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Attorney’s office and Division of Public Works have reviewed the lowest responsible bid, as submitted by Rutledge Excavating, Inc., 2496 Hancock Highway, Equinunk, PA 18417 and recommends award of construction contract in the amount of $1,081,743.00; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager be and hereby is authorized to execute a contract with Rutledge Excavating, Inc., in a total amount not to exceed $1,081,743.00, in such form as the County Attorney shall approve
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