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AN ORDINANCE AWARDING BID NO. 20231683-C, FOR THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT-FY16 TO WIEDENMANN INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,578,840.00 FOR THE BASE BID AND ALTERNATES 1, 2 AND 3 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SAME.
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Key Issues:
The water mains included in this project have exhibited increased break rates in recent years and are now due for replacement.
In total, there is approximately 14,600 feet of water mains that will be replaced utilizing a combination of trench and trenchless installation methods. The majority of the water mains will be installed by pipe bursting.
Proposed City Council Motion:
FIRST MOTION: I move for a second reading of AN ORDINANCE AWARDING BID NO. 20231683-C, FOR THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT-FY16 TO WIEDENMANN INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,578,840.00 FOR THE BASE BID AND ALTERNATES 1, 2 AND 3 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SAME.
SECOND MOTION: I move for approval of AN ORDINANCE AWARDING BID NO. 20231683-C, FOR THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT-FY16 TO WIEDENMANN INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,578,840.00 FOR THE BASE BID AND ALTERNATES 1, 2 AND 3 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SAME.
Background:
This water main replacement project entails performing work in the following areas: SE 6th Street between SE Green Street and SE Independence Avenue, SE Green Street and SE 8th Street south of SE 7th Street to SE Browning Avenue, SE 7th Terrace east of SE Green Street, SE 5th Street between SW Warns Street and SW Jefferson Street, NE Noeleen Lane between NE Columbus Street and NE Oak Tree Drive, NE Edgewater Drive west of NE Shoreview Drive, NE Shoreview Drive north of NE Bayview Drive, NE Bayview Drive west of NE Shoreview Drive, NE Brockton Drive between NE Newbury Court and NE Dick Howser Drive, NE Hampstead Drive between NE Dick Howser Drive and NE Brockton Drive, NE Pembroke Lane north of NE Dick Howser Drive, NE Beach Road south of NE Woods Chapel Road. Alternate No. 1 includes replacing the water main along NE Grant Street between NE Chapel Drive and NE Stanton Street and NE Grant Court southwest of NE Grant Street. Alternate No. 2 includes replacing the water main along NE Warrington Court east of NE Dick Howser Drive. Alternate No. 3 includes replacing the water main along NE Woods Chapel Road south of E Liggett Road.
Impact/Analysis:
Funding Source Current Project Budget Direct Expense Prior Encumberances This Request/Contract Remaining Balance
20231683-C 1,900,000.00 28,550.25 0 1,578,840.00 292,609.75
Timeline:
Other Information/Unique Characteristics:
Public Works Engineering issued Bid No. 20231683-C on January 30, 2017. 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 February 9, 2017. Four (4) responsive bids were received by the February 23, 2017 bid opening date. Wiedenmann 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 Wiedenmann Inc., in the amount of $1,578,840.00.
Presenter
Jeff Thorn, Assistant Director of Engineering Services Lee's Summit Water Utilities
Recommendation
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of AN ORDINANCE AWARDING BID NO. 20231683-C, FOR THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT-FY16 TO WIEDENMANN INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,578,840.00 FOR THE BASE BID AND ALTERNATES 1, 2 AND 3 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE SAME.
Committee Recommendation: The March 21 Public Works Committee meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum. Chairman Mosby approved this item to be sent directly to City Council.