SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: The General Services Department recommends that City Council award a construction contract to DNB Enterprises, Inc., on the low bid amount of $228,350.50 to provide construction services for Underground Storage Tank Removal, Remediation, and Aboveground Storage Tank Installation at Hermann Park Maintenance Facility for the Houston Parks and Recreation Department.
PROJECT LOCATION: 6520 Almeda Road, Houston, Texas 77030 (Key Map 533-F)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The scope of work consists of removing two 1,000 gallon gasoline and diesel underground storage tanks (USTs) along with associated appurtenances and installing one 5,000 gallon, double wall, steel two compartment aboveground storage tank with all appurtenances. The work also includes disposal of aqueous liquid, saw-cutting, demolition and removal of concrete pavement over USTs, backfilling, compaction waste classification, loading, hauling and proper disposal of waste generated during site activities in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations. The contract duration for this project is 120 calendar days.
BIDS: The following four bids were received on May 4, 2017:
Bidder Bid Amount
1. DNB Enterprises, Inc. $228,350.50
2. Cobb Environmental & Technical Services, Inc. $242,487.81
3. Cobb Environmental & Technical Services, Inc. $254,837.31
4. Inland Environments, Ltd. $265,345.00
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 $3,000.00 for materials testing under the existing contract with Kenall, Inc.; and $30,862.90 for project management and construction oversight services under the existing contract with CRG Texas Environmental Services, 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 has elected to pay into the Contractor Responsibility Fund 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.
CIP FISCAL NOTE: There is no estimated impact to the operating and maintenance costs related to this expenditure. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policy Ordinance No. 2014-1078.
Capital Project Information: See the attached Form A for a breakdown of capital costs.