ORDINANCE appropriating $287,814.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding construction contract to DNB ENTERPRISES, INC for Remediation, Removal, and Installation of Underground Storage Tanks at Fire Station No. 80; setting a deadline for the bidder's execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for engineering and testing services and environmental testing services, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Fire Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT K - GREEN

SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: The General Services Department recommends that City Council award a construction contract to DNB Enterprises, Inc. on the low bid amount of $233,655.00 to provide construction services for remediation, removal, and installation of underground storage tanks (UST) at Fire Station 80, for the Houston Fire Department. 

PROJECT LOCATION:  16111 Chimney Rock Road, Houston, Texas  (Key Map 611-B)  

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  The scope of work consists of removing two 1,000 gallon gasoline USTs, along with associated appurtenances and installing one 5,000 gallon gasoline, double-wall fiberglass reinforced plastic, two compartments UST. The work also includes disposal of aqueous liquid, saw-cutting, demolition and removal of concrete paving over the USTs, backfilling and compaction, waste classification, loading, hauling and proper disposal.    The contract duration for this project is 180 calendar days.

BIDS:  The project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws on January 15, and January 22, 2016. Five contractors attended the pre-bid meeting.  The following single bid was received on February 25, 2016:

 Bidder                                                   Bid Amount                                                                           1. DNB Enterprises, Inc.                       $233,655.00                                        

GSD reviewed the bid amount and believes it is reasonable for the specified scope of work.

AWARD: It is recommended that City Council award the construction contract to DNB Enterprises, Inc. and appropriate funds for the project, including additional appropriations of $4,000.00 for materials testing under the existing contract with Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc.; and $31,000.00 for project management and construction oversight services under the existing contract with TLC Engineering, Inc. which includes but is not limited to soil and groundwater sampling and analytical testing.

PAY OR PLAY PROGRAM: The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s “Pay or Play” Ordinance regarding health benefits for employees of City contractors. In this case, the contractor provides health benefits to eligible employees in compliance with City policy.

HIRE HOUSTON FIRST: The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s “Hire Houston First” Ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and supports job creation. In this case, the proposed contractor meets the requirements of Hire Houston First.