DEPARTMENT
Public Works
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of lowest responsible bidder - Department of Public Works, 23ITB137357A-JWT, Soft Dig Services in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00 with A&K Services, LLC (Dawsonville, GA), to provide soft dig services. Effective dates: April 12, 2023, through December 31, 2023, with two renewal options. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-373, all competitive sealed bids of more than $100,000.00 shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: The Department of Public Works requests approval of the contract to the lowest bidder, A&K Services, LLC, to provide soft dig services.
Scope of Work: This contract will provide soft dig services in order to assist the Department of Public Works to locate gas, electric, and telecommunication utility lines that may be near water and sanitary sewer infrastructure.
Community Impact: Soft dig services enable Fulton County water system personnel to identify gas, electric, fiber optic, and telephone utilities and minimize damage to water services without digging. Digging can impact commerce and citizen health if water lines are damaged.
Department Recommendation: The Department recommends the approval.
Project Implications: Soft dig services provide a safe method of excavation to uncover and locate other utilities during water system and sanitary sewer emergencies. The use of soft dig services increases productivity and provides additional protection to Fulton County personnel.
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