SUBJECT: Contract Award for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal.
RECOMMENDATION: (Summary) Accept low bid, award construction contract, and appropriate funds.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: This project is part of the Neighborhood Sewer Rehabilitation Program and is required to renew/replace various deteriorated neighborhood collection systems throughout the City. The project involves wastewater collection system point repairs and pipe bursting. The purpose is to reduce sanitary sewer overflows, which is accomplished by renewal/rehabilitation of deteriorated collection systems.
The work to be performed under this contract award is necessary to maintain compliance with Houston's proposed wastewater consent decree with EPA and TCEQ.
DESCRIPTION/SCOPE: This project consists of wastewater collection system point repairs and pipe bursting. This is a work order driven project. Work orders will be issued and prioritized based on factors that include, but are not limited to, sanitary sewer overflow and stoppage history, as set forth in the proposed wastewater consent decree with the EPA and TCEQ. The contract duration for this project is 730 calendar days.
LOCATION: The project area is generally bounded by the City Limits.
BIDS: Six (6) bids were received on September 17, 2020 for this project as follows:
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Bidder
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Bid Amount
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1.
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T Construction, LLC
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$2,950,920.50
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2.
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Lopez Utilities Contractor, LLC
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$3,029,665.07
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3.
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PM Construction & Rehab, LLC dba IPR South Central
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$3,086,091.67
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4.
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Vortex Services, LLC
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$3,289,480.07
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5.
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Nerie Construction, LLC
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$3,294,533.20
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6.
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Cruz Tec, Inc.
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$4,178,830.60
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AWARD: It is recommended that this construction contract be awarded to T Construction, LLC, with a low bid of $2,950,920.50.
PROJECT COST: The total cost of this project is $3,291,013.00 to be appropriated as follows:
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Bid Amount
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$2,950,920.50
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Contingencies
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$147,546.48
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CIP Cost Recovery
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$147,546.02
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Engineering Testing Services
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$45,000.00
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Engineering Testing Services will be provided by Raba Kistner, Inc. under a previously approved contract.
HIRE HOUSTON FIRST: Hire Houston First does not apply to this expenditure, because it involves the use of federal funds and is subject to specific procurement rules of the federal government.
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.
M/WSBE PARTICIPATION: The contractor has submitted the following proposed program to satisfy the 19.44% MBE goal, and 9.17% 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 Contract
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TB Environmental, Inc.
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CCTV Inspection
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$179,553.00
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6.08%
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J. Rivas Construction, LLC
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Concrete & Sewer Repair
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$139,553.00
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4.73%
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T. Gray Utility & Rehab Co., L.L.C
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Manhole Rehabilitation
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$159,553.00
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5.41%
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Royal Traffic Sign Co.
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Flagman Services
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$40,000.00
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1.36%
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J. A. Gamez Trucking Services
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Trucking Services
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$55,000.00
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1.86%
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MBE TOTAL
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$573,659.00
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19.44%
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WBE – Name of Firm
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Work Description
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Amount
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% of Contract
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Bevco Company, Inc.
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Supplier
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$70,000.00
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2.37%
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NFD Construction, LLC
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Point Repair & Pipe Bursting
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$130,600.00
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4.43%
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Access Data Supply, Inc.
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Supplier
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$70,000.00
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2.37%
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WBE TOTAL
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$270,600.00
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9.17%
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FISCAL NOTE:
No significant Fiscal Operating Impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
All known rights-of-way and easements required for this project have been acquired.
Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E.
Director
Houston Public Works
WBS# R-000266-0312-4
File No. WW4235-116