SUBJECT: Accept Work for Water Line Replacement in Sharpstown ll Area; WBS No. S-000035-0194-4.
RECOMMENDATION: (SUMMARY): Pass a motion to approve final Contract Amount of $4,510,215.46 or 2.16% under the original Contract Amount, accept the Work and authorize final payment.
PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION: This project was part of the City’s Water Line Replacement Program. This program was required to replace and upgrade water lines within the City to increase availability of water, improve circulation and fire protection.
DESCRIPTION/SCOPE: This project consisted of the construction of approximately 37,711 linear feet of water lines with related appurtenances in the Sharpstown ll Area. The project also consisted of approximately 700 linear feet of 12-inch water lines and related appurtenances in the along Walnut Lane. Amani Engineering, Inc. designed the project with 370 calendar days allowed for construction. The project was awarded to Scohil Construction Services, LLC with an original Contract Amount of $4,609,651.00.
LOCATION: The project is generally bound by 1. Beechnut on the north, Bissnonet on the south, Fondren and HCFCD Unit No. D133-00-00 on the east and Brae Acres on the west. The project is located in Key Map Grid 336F.
CONTRACT COMPLETION AND COST: The Contractor, Scohil Construction Services, LLC has completed the work under the subject Contract. The project was completed within the Original Contract Time. The final cost of the project, including overrun and underrun of estimated unit price quantities is $4,510,215.46, a decrease of $99,435.54 or 2.16% under the original Contract Amount and under 5% contingency. The decreased cost is a result of the difference between planned and measured quantities.
M/WBE PARTICIPATION: The M/WBE goal established for this project was 21.66%. According to the Office of Business Opportunity, the participation was 18.48%. Contractor’s M/WBE performance evaluation was rated satisfactory due to good faith efforts.
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E.
Acting Director
Department of Public Works and Engineering
WBS. No. S-000035-0194-4