SUBJECT: Contract Award for Small and Large Diameter Waterline Valve Replacement Project, WBS No. S-000702-0013-4, File No. WA 11269
RECOMMENDATION: (Summary)
Accept low bid, award construction Contract and appropriate funds.
PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION: This project will provide for the removal, disposal and installation of new small and large diameter waterline valves and ancillary work.
DESCRIPTION/SCOPE: Work shall include replacement of small and large diameter waterline valves that are deteriorated beyond repair, the installation of new valves, and the replacement of some small and large diameter water lines that are associated with the installation of the new valves. The contract duration for this project is 365 calendar days.
LOCATION: The project area is generally bounded by the City Limits.
BIDS: Bids for this project were received on August 17, 2017. The Four (4) bids are as follows:
| |
Bidders |
Bid Amount |
| 1. |
T Construction L.L.C. |
$1,763,875.40 |
| 2. |
Nerie Construction, LLC |
$1,869,222.20 |
| 3. |
Grava LLC |
$1,992,126.80 |
| 4. |
Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. |
$2,185,262.60 |
AWARD: It is recommended that this construction contract be awarded to T Construction L.L.C. with a low bid of $1,763,875.40.
PROJECT COST: The total cost of this project is $1,917,069.17 to be appropriated as follows:
| Bid Amount |
$1,763,875.40 |
| Contingencies |
$88,193.77 |
| Engineering and Testing Services |
$65,000.00 |
Engineering and Testing Services will be provided by JRB Engineering, LLC. under a previously approved contract.
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 does meet the requirements of Hire Houston First.
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.
MW/SBE PARTICIPATION: The low bidder has submitted the following proposed MW/SBE participation to satisfy the 12.00% MBE goal and 7.00% WBE goal for this project.
| MBE-Name of Firm |
Work Description |
Amount |
% of Contract |
|
To-Mex Construction,
LLC
|
Underground Utilities Services |
$211,665.04 |
12.00% |
| |
MBE TOTAL |
$211,665.04 |
12.00% |
| WBE-Name of Firm |
|
|
|
|
P & A Trucking
Services
|
Trucking and Hauling |
$61,735.64 |
3.5% |
| C-Co Construction Inc |
Underground Utilities |
$61,735.64 |
3.5% |
| |
WBE TOTAL |
$123,471.28 |
7.0% |
Estimated Fiscal Operating Impact:
No Significant Operating Impact is antincipated as a result of this project.
_______________________
Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E.
Acting Director
Department of Public Works and Engineering
WBS No. S-000702-0013-4, File No. WA 11269