SUBJECT: Contract Award for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal.
RECOMMENDATION: Award Construction contract to PM Construction & Rehab, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal and appropriate funds.
PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION: 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 the renewal/rehabilitation of deteriorated collection systems.
The work to be performed under this contract award is necessary to maintain compliance with Houston's 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 projects are located throughout the City of Houston.
BIDS: This project was advertised for bidding on June 16, 2023. Bids were received on July 13, 2023. 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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PM Construction & Rehab, LLC
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$5,377,788.77
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2.
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Vortex Services, LLC
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$5,466,047.69
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3.
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T Construction, LLC
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$5,993,237.08
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AWARD: It is recommended that this construction contract be awarded to PM Construction & Rehab, LLC with a low bid of $5,377,788.77.
PROJECT COST: The total cost of this project is $6,035,568.00 to be appropriated as follows:
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·Bid Amount
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$5,377,788.77
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·Contingencies
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$ 268,889.79
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·Testing Services
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$ 120,000.00
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·CIP Cost Recovery
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$ 268,889.44
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Testing Services will be provided by Alliance Laboratories, Inc. under a previously approved contract.
HIRE HOUSTON FIRST: Hire Houston First does not apply to this contract because it involves the use of federal funds and is subject to specific contract 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 provides health benefits to eligible employees 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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1.
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Chief Solutions, Inc.
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Television inspection for sewer line cleanup
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$ 131,218.05
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2.44%
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2.
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C & A Construction, LLC
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Water and sewer line construction
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$ 376,982.99
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7.01%
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3.
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BUKU Contractor’s Supply, LLC
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Construction supplies
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$ 540,467.77
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10.05%
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TOTAL
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$1,048,668.81
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19.50%
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WBE – Name of Firm
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Work Description
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Amount
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% of Contract
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1.
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BUKUConstruction Services, LLC
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Asphalt / Concrete paving
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$ 406,560.83
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7.56%
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2.
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Access Data Supply, Inc.
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Construction materials
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$ 91,960.19
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1.71%
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TOTAL
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$ 498,521.02
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9.27%
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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.
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E., Director
Houston Public Works
WBS No. R-000266-0377-4
File No. 4235-123