SUBJECT: Contract Award for Easthaven Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Flow Diversion Package 1.
RECOMMENDATION: Award a Construction Contract to Pate Garver, LP for Easthaven Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Flow Diversion Package 1 and appropriate funds.
PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION: This project is part of the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Consolidation Package for wastewater facilities and is required to control operations and maintenance cost and ensure regulatory compliance
The work to be performed under this contract award is necessary to maintain compliance with the Houston's wastewater consent decree with EPA and TCEQ.
DESCRIPTION/SCOPE: This project consists of the construction of 54-inch and 60-inch gravity sanitary sewer lines by microtunnel construction method, including the installation of valves, connections, and appurtenances. The Contract duration for this project is 620 calendar days. This project was designed by IDS Engineering Group.
LOCATION: The project area is generally bound by Almeda Genoa Road on the north, Beltway 8 on the south, Beamer Road on the east, and Monroe Road on the west.
BIDS: This project was advertised for bidding on 02/16/2024. Bids were received on 03/21/2024. The five (5) bids are as follows:
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Bidder
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Bid Amount
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1.
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Pate Garver, LP
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$29,787,458.57
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2.
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MC2 Civil, LLC
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$30,988,155.00
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3.
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Boyer, Inc.
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$31,676,142.00
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4.
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Reytec Construction
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$46,550,805.00
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5.
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HB Trenchless, LLC
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$49,471,086.00
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AWARD: It is recommended that this construction contract be awarded to Pate Garver, LP with a low bid of $29,787,458.57 and that Addendum Number 1 be made a part of this Contract.
PROJECT COST: The total cost of this project is $33,740,000.00 to be appropriated as follows:
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· Bid Amount
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$29,787,458.57
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· Contingencies
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$ 1,489,372.93
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· Testing Services
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$ 225,000.00
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· CIP Cost Recovery
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$ 1,489,734.10
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· Construction Management
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$ 748,434.40
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Testing Services will be provided by Terracon Consultants, Inc. under a previously approved contract.
Construction Management Services will be provided by Plummer Associates 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 business and supports job creation. In this case, Pate Garver, LP 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 to eligible employees in compliance with City policy.
M/WSBE PARTICIPATION: The contractor has submitted the following proposed program to satisfy the 13.00% MBE goal and 7.00% WBE goal for this project.
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MBE - Name of Firms
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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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V&S Construction Company LLC
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Installing Shafts
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$ 3,872,369.61
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13.00%
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TOTAL
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$ 3,872,369.61
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13.00%
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WBE - Name of Firms
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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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F&L Coatings and Concrete, L.L.C.
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Coating Structure
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$ 312,768.32
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1.05%
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2.
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T&T Trucking
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Dump Trucking
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$ 893,623.76
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3.00%
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3.
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Champion Fuel Solutions
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Petroleum/Fuel
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$ 506,386.80
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1.70%
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4.
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Jimerson Underground, Inc.
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Backfill Structures
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$ 372,343.23
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1.25%
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TOTAL
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$2,085,122.11
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7.00%
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FISCAL NOTE: No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
All known rights-of-way, easements, and/or right-of-entry required for the project have been acquired.
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Randall V. Macchi, Chief Operating Officer
Houston Public Works
WBS No. R-000536-0034-4