SUBJECT: Accept Work for Water Line Replacement in Woodway Area.
RECOMMENDATION: (SUMMARY) Pass a motion to approve the final Contract Amount of $3,166,158.06 or 8.52% 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 and was required to replace and upgrade water lines within the City to increase availability of water, improve circulation and provide improved fire protection.
DESCRIPTION/SCOPE: This project consisted of replacement of approximately 46,433 linear feet of water lines (50 linear feet of 3-inch water lines, 469 linear feet of 4-inch water lines, 2,676 linear feet of 6-inch water lines, 39,923 linear feet of 8-inch water lines and 3,315 linear feet of 12-inch water lines) and construction of service lines, fire hydrants, valves, fittings, connections, and other appurtenances. Van De Wiele & Vogler Inc. designed the project with 505 calendar days allowed for construction. The project was awarded to Scohil Construction Services, LLC with an original Contract Amount of $3,461,014.00.
LOCATION: The project area is generally bound by Kirwick Drive and Woodway on the north, Westheimer Road on the south, Bridge Ridge Drive on the east and S. Piney Point Road on the west.
CONTRACT COMPLETION AND COST: The Contractor, Scohil Construction Services LLC, has completed the work under the subject Contract. The project was completed beyond the established completion date with an additional 167 days approved by Change Order Nos 1, 3 and 4. The final cost of the project, including overrun and underrun of estimated unit price quantities and previously approved Change Order Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 is $3,166,158.06, a decrease of $294,855.94 or 8.52% under the original Contract Amount. The decreased cost is a result of the difference between planned and measured quantities.
M/WSBE PARTICIPATION: The advertised M/WBE contract goal for this project was 20.00%. The M/WBE plan established for this project was 20.00%. According to Office of Business Opportunity, the participation was 26.45%. Contractor’s M/WBE performance evaluation was rated Outstanding.
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E., Director
Houston Public Works
WBS. No. S-000035-0214-4