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CITY OF HOUSTON - CITY COUNCIL
Meeting Date: 10/1/2024
District D
Item Creation Date: 8/14/2024
HPW – 20FAC2447 Contract Award / Rava Construction, LLC
Agenda Item#: 46.
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| | | | | | | | Summary:
ORDINANCE appropriating $20,969,051.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to RAVA CONSTRUCTION LLC for Sagemont WWTP Improvements; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, contingency, testing services, and construction management, relating to construction of facilities - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ |
| | | | | | | | Background:
SUBJECT: Contract Award for Sagemont Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements.
RECOMMENDATION: Award a Construction Contract to Rava Construction, LLC for Sagemont Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements and appropriate funds.
PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION: The project is part of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and is required to rehabilitate lift station facilities.
DESCRIPTION/SCOPE: This project consists of the construction of a new lift station and the decommissioning of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Contract duration for this project is 630 calendar days. This project was designed by HDR Engineering, Inc.
LOCATION: The project is located at 11700 Sagearbor Drive, Houston, TX 77089.
BIDS: This project was advertised for bidding on January 26, 2024. Bids were received on February 29, 2024.
The five (5) bids are as follows:
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Bidder
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Bid Amount
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1. Rava Construction, LLC
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$18,333,500.57
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2. Industrial TX Corp.
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$20,410,124.57
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3. Reytec Construction Resources, Inc.
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$22,213,719.57
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4. Boyer, Inc.
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$26,220,145.57
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5. Peltier Brothers Construction
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$27,695,600.57
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AWARD: It is recommended that this construction contract be awarded to Rava Construction, LLC with a low bid of $18,333,500.57 and that Addenda 1 and 2 be made a part of this Contract.
PROJECT COST: The total cost of this project is $20,969,051.00 to be appropriated as follows:
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· Bid Amount
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$18,333,500.57
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· Contingencies
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$ 916,675.03
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· Testing Services
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$ 550,000.00
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· CIP Cost Recovery
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$ 916,675.40
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· Construction Management
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$ 252,200.00
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Testing Services will be provided by Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. under a previously approved contract.
Construction Management Services will be provided by Sowells Consulting Engineers 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 11.00% 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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J.A. Gamez Trucking Services
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Trucking, Specialized Freight
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$ 401,000.00
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2.19%
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2.
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Victory Construction Supply, LLC
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Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
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$ 292,691.00
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1.60%
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3.
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Rava Construction, LLC
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Construction Management
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$1,007,105.00
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5.50%
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TOTAL
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$1,700,796.00
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9.29%
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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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Jimerson Underground, Inc.
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Water and Sewer
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$1,701,334.60
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9.28%
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TOTAL
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$1,701,334.60
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9.28%
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SBE - Name of Firms
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Work Description
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Amount
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% of Contract
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1.
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F&L Coatings and Concrete, LLC
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Protective Coatings
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$ 283,400.00
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1.55%
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Automation Nation, Inc.
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Computer Software Analysis and Design Services
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$ 97,920.00
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0.53%
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MAF Enterprises, Inc. DBA Southern Interiors Construction
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Ceiling, Metal, Installation
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$ 139,344.00
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0.76%
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TOTAL
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$ 520,664.00
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2.84%
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DISASTER RECOVERY NOTE: This item is related to the impact of Hurricane Harvey DR4332, and it is the City’s intent to seek reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) and other eligible sources for such expenditures.
FISCAL NOTE: No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
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Randall V. Macchi, Chief Operating Officer
Houston Public Works
WBS No. R-000265-0106-4 |
| | | | | | | | Amount and Source of Funding:
$20,969,051.00 - Fund No. 8500 – Water and Sewer System Consolidated Construction |
| | | | | | | | Contact Information:
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Name
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Service Line
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Contact No.
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Roberto Medina, Interim Chief of Staff
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DO-HPW Government Relations
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832.395.2456
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Maria Perez, HPW Agenda Coordinator
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DO-HPW Government Relations
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832.395.2282
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Markos E. Mengesha, P.E., Assistant Director
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HPW – Facilities
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832.395.2365
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