SUBJECT: Contract Award for Waterline Wrap Repairs, File No. WA 11266
RECOMMENDATION: (Summary) Accept low bid, award construction contract, and appropriate funds.
PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION: This project will provide a work order based contract to repair water lines up to 16-inches in diameter in the distribution system on an emergency basis throughout the City.
DESCRIPTION/SCOPE: Work shall include the improvement and/or new installation of main water lines and service lines. The main lines range in diameter up to 16-inches and the water service lines range in size from ¾-inch to 2-inches in diameter. The contract duration for this project is 365 calendar days. This is a work order based contract with work orders assigned on an as-needed basis.
LOCATION: The project area is generally bounded by the City Limits.
BIDS: Bids were received on July 20, 2017. The three (3) bids are as follows:
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Bidder
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Bid Amount
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1.
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D.L. Elliott Enterprises, Inc.
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$1,887,479.62
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2.
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T. Construction, LLC
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$1,905,003.93
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3.
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Reytec Construction Resources, Inc.
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$2,062,722.72
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AWARD: It is recommended that this construction contract be awarded to D.L. Elliott Enterprises, Inc., with a low bid of $1,887,479.62.
PROJECT COST: The total cost of this project is $2,051,853.60 to be appropriated as follows:
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FY 18
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FY 19
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Total
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Bid Amount
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$943,739.81
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$943,739.81
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$1,887,479.62
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Contingencies
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$47,186.99
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$47,186.99
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$94,373.98
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Engineering and Testing Services
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$35,000.00
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$35,000.00
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$70,000.00
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Subtotal
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$1,025,926.80
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$1,025,926.80
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$2,051,853.60
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Engineering and Testing Services will be provided by QC Laboratories, Inc. under a previously approved contract.
HIRE HOUSTON FIRST: The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s ‘Hire Houston First’ (HHF) ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and supports job creation. In this case, D.L. Elliott Enterprises, Inc. is a designated HHF company, but they were the successful awardee without application of the HHF preference.
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 for some employees but will pay into the Contractor Responsibility Fund for others, in compliance with City policy.
M/WBE PARTICIPATION: The low bidder has submitted the following proposed M/WBE participation to satisfy the 12.00% MBE goal, and 8.00% WBE goal for this project.
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MBE-Name of Firm
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Work Description
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Amount
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% of the Contract
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D&D Underground Utilities
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Water and Sewer Line Installation/Repair
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$113,248.98
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6.00%
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Reyes Pineda Construction, Inc.
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Replacement of Waterlines, Fire Hydrants and Water Taps
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$113,248.98
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6.00%
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MBE TOTAL
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$226,497.96
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12.00%
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WBE - Name of Firm
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Barron Contractors
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Underground Utility Services
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$150,998.37
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8.00%
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MBE TOTAL
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$150,998.37
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8.00%
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Estimated Fiscal Operating Impact:
Funding for this item is included in the FY2018 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policy Ord. 2017-1078.
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E.
Acting Director
Department of Public Works and Engineering
File No. WA 1126