Title
An Ordinance awarding the bid for Project No. 344-C for the South Terminal Discharge Main project to Beemer Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,516,590.50, and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same.
(Note: First read by Council on October 13, 2020. Passed by unanimous vote.)
Body
An Ordinance awarding the bid for Project No. 344-C for the South Terminal Discharge Main project to Beemer Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,516,590.50, and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same.
Key Issues:
• The new water main installed through this project will connect the South Terminal Pump Station to an existing main at SW Scherer Road.
• This project is funded from the Water Tap Fund.
• Construction bids were publicly advertised in accordance with local policies and state statutes.
• Beemer Construction Co., Inc. was evaluated to be the lowest and best bid for this project.
Proposed City Council Motion:
I move for adoption of An Ordinance awarding the bid for Project No. 344-C for the South Terminal Discharge Main project to Beemer Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,516,590.50, and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same.
Background:
This water main project is identified in the CIP and Water Master Plan. The project consists of the installation of approximately 2700 linear feet of 36-inch restrained joint ductile iron pipe from the South Terminal Pump Station east and south to connect to an existing main on SW Scherer Road. This construction will create a redundant connection to South Terminal Pump Station, strengthening the system and reducing pressure and velocity in the water supply system. This is necessary to account for increased demand as the city continues to grow.
The total project budget is $1,812,000.00 funded from the Water Tap Fund. Beemer Construction Co., Inc.'s bid is 6.8% lower than the engineer's estimate of $1,627,298.00. Based on review by City staff, it is our recommendation to award the construction contract for South Terminal Discharge Main to Beemer Construction Co., Inc.
Impact/Analysis:
Public Works Engineering issued a bid for Project No. 344-C on September 4, 2020. This project's Invitation to Bid was posted for advertisement on the City's website and QuestCDN website. A Pre-Bid conference was held via Zoom video conferencing on September 15, 2020. Six (6) responsive bids were received by the September 25, 2020, bid opening date. The bids were evaluated, and City staff determined Beemer Construction Co, Inc. to be the lowest and most responsible bidder.
Timeline:
Start: November 2020
End: March 2021
Presenter
Jeff Thorn, Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Water Utilities
Recommendation
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.
Committee Recommendation
Committee Recommendation:
This item is going directly to Council as it was the only item to be considered by Public Works Committee. The meeting was cancelled due to lack of additional business.