Title
An Ordinance awarding Bid No. 28631683B-C, for the Water Main Replacement FY19 - Pryor Road, to Pyramid Excavation & Construction, Inc., in the amount of $279,271.50 and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same. (PWC 6/25/19)
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Key Issues:
The water mains included in this project will replace existing 6-inch lines with 12-inch lines on NW Pryor Road. The water mains included in this project have exhibited increased break rates in recent years and are now due for replacement.
In total, there are approximately 1,650 feet of existing water mains that will be replaced.
Proposed City Council Motion:
FIRST MOTION: I move for a second reading of an Ordinance awarding Bid No. 28631683B-C, for the Water Main Replacement FY19 - Pryor Road, to Pyramid Excavation & Construction, Inc., in the amount of $279,271.50 and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same.
SECOND MOTION: I move for adoption of an Ordinance awarding Bid No. 28631683B-C, for the Water Main Replacement FY19 - Pryor Road, to Pyramid Excavation & Construction, Inc., in the amount of $279,271.50 and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same.
Background:
Water Main Replacement FY19 - Pryor Road entails performing work in the following areas: NW Pryor Road from NW Quarry Park Road to City Limits.
This project was originally included as part of the Water Main Replacement - FY19 project, Bid No. 28631683-C, but was bid separately to allow additional time for design. After bidding the Water Main Replacement - FY19 project, the remaining project budget for Water Main Replacement FY19 - Pryor Road is $1,275,228.00 funded from the Water Construction Fund. The engineer’s estimate for this project was $252,676.39. Based on review by City staff, it is our recommendation to award the construction contract for the Water Main Replacement FY19 - Pryor Road project to Pyramid Excavation & Construction, Inc.
Other Information/Unique Characteristics:
Public Works Engineering issued Bid No. 28631683B-C on May 7, 2019. The bid was advertised and potential bidders were notified through QuestCDN, on the City website, and in a broadcast e-mail to known contractors. A pre-bid conference was held on May 22, 2019. Four (4) responsive bids were received by the June 3, 2019 bid opening date. Pyramid Excavation & Construction, Inc., was determined to be the lowest and most responsible bidder by City Staff. Public Works Engineering and Water Utilities staff have reviewed the bids and recommend awarding the contract to Pyramid Excavation & Construction, Inc., in the amount of $279,271.50.
Presenter
Jeff Thorn, Assistant Director of Engineering Services, LS Water Utilities
Recommendation
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of an Ordinance awarding Bid No. 28631683B-C, for the Water Main Replacement FY19 - Pryor Road, to Pyramid Excavation & Construction, Inc., in the amount of $279,271.50 and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same.
Committee Recommendation
Committee Recommendation: The Public Works Committee voted unanimously 4-0 to recommend to City Council approval of an Ordinance awarding Bid No. 28631683B-C, for the Water Main Replacement FY19 - Pryor Road, to Pyramid Excavation & Construction, Inc., in the amount of $279,271.50 and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same. (PWC 6/25/19)