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FINAL ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT OF CONTRACT K-1213-32: BY AND BETWEEN THE NORMAN UTILITIES AUTHORITY AND A.W. SCHULTZ, INC., FOR THE WATER WELL TELEMETRY UPGRADE PROJECT FOR THE WATER TREATMENT DIVISION.
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BACKGROUND: The City of Norman awarded Contract K-1213-32 to A.W. Schultz, Inc., in the amount of $336,800 for replacement of Allen Bradley hardware to improve communications and eliminate signal interference in the water wells and water towers.
DISCUSSION: On August 16, 2012, Bid 1213-07 was opened for the Project. Bids were received from four different contractors. A. W. Schultz bid both options while the other contractors bid replacement only. A. W. Schultz was low bid on the upgrade at $301,945 and low on the replacement at $336,800. The project has been completed and $335,800 has been paid to contractor.
Staff performed final inspection July 14, 2015. Job completion has been examined and reviewed by Staff and found to be in order and proper as to contract based upon the above information.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends final acceptance of the project and final payment be disbursed to A.W. Schultz Inc. in the amount of $1,000.