HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Public Works/ Waive Bids Storm Sewer Outfall Blackhawk Street NOVEMBER 11, 2011 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS RESOLUTION
CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
PURPOSE: DECLARE EMERGENCY UNDER §62.15(1b), STATS.
AND SECTION 12-10 OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH MUNICIPAL
CODE AND WAIVE BIDS & AUTHORIZE REPLACEMENT OF
STORM SEWER OUTFALL TO FOX RIVER AT VACATED
BLACKHAWK STREET
INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, the existing 30" CMP (Corrugated Metal Pipe) storm sewer outfall to
the Fox River at vacated Blackhawk Street has failed and should be replaced as soon as
possible; and
WHEREAS, this outfall is critical to allowing storm water runoff to discharge to the
Fox River and minimize the potential for flooding in the Kolf Sports Center area of the
University of Wisconsin — Oshkosh, and time is of the essence; and
WHEREAS, the existing outfall was installed 1967 and has reached the end of its
useful life; and
WHEREAS,the delivery time for the pipe and manhole needed to replace this outfall
is approximately 5 days; and
WHEREAS, there is significant concern that further delays in replacement of the
storm sewer outfall will result from the City's traditional bidding process may
endanger the public's health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Section 62.15(1b), of the Wisconsin Statutes, and Section 12-10(D)
2., of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code, authorize the waiving of bidding
requirements for the repair and reconstruction of public facilities when the Board of
Public Works (the City Manager, per section 2-20(C) of the City of Oshkosh Municipal
Code) determines by resolution that damage or threatened damage creates an
emergency in which the public health, safety or welfare of the city is endangered; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has secured quotations from four
utility contractors and the most advantageous quotation appears to be from PTS
Contractors, 4075 Eaton Road, Green Bay, WI, in the amount of $64,333.50, subject
to conditions beyond the vendor's control; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose are available in the Storm Water Utility
accounts;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Public Works (City
Manager, or designee) that the failure and replacement of the storm sewer outfall in
vacated Blackhawk creates an emergency threatening the health, safety and welfare
of the city, requiring replacement of said Influent storm sewer outfall.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper city officials are authorized and
directed to waive bids and enter into an agreement with an appropriate utility
contractor to complete all necessary repairs.
Money for this purpose is appropriated from
Acct No. 561-2050-6426-00000 — Storm Water Utility — Maintenance
Expense
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, once the repairs have been completed and the
emergency no longer exists, the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh be asked to
approve an appropriate motion pursuant to section 62.15(1b), of the Wisconsin
Statutes, declaring an end to the emergency.
BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Dated: November 11, 2011
Mark A. Rohloff
City Manager