Title
An Ordinance awarding the bid for Project No. 496-2 for the Water Main Replacement FY22 - Second Phase Project to Legacy Underground Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,990,178.50 and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same. (PWC 11/14/22)
Body
An Ordinance awarding the bid for Project No. 496-2 for the Water Main Replacement FY22 - Second Phase Project to Legacy Underground Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,990,178.50 and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same.
Key Issues:
- As directed by the FY22 CIP, there are continued efforts to maintain and strengthen the City's water distribution system.
- Approximately 8,400 feet of existing water mains will be replaced under the Water Main Replacement FY22 - Second Phase Project (hereinafter "Project No. 496-2").
- The total project budget for Project No. 496-2 is funded from the Water Construction Fund.
- PWE issued an advertisement for bids for the construction of Project No. 496-2 on September 8, 2022.
- Legacy Underground Construction, Inc. (hereinafter "Contractor") was determined to be the lowest and best bidder by City staff.
- The City desires to enter into an agreement with the Contractor to construct Project No. 496-2.
Proposed Committee Motion:
I move to recommend to City Council approval of an Ordinance awarding the bid for Project No. 496-2 for the Water Main Replacement FY22 - Second Phase Project to Legacy Underground Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,990,178.50 and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same. (PWC 11/14/22)
Proposed City Council Motion:
FIRST MOTION: I move for a second reading of an Ordinance awarding the bid for Project No. 496-2 for the Water Main Replacement FY22 - Second Phase Project to Legacy Underground Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,990,178.50 and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same.
SECOND MOTION: I move for adoption of an Ordinance awarding the bid for Project No. 496-2 for the Water Main Replacement FY22 - Second Phase Project to Legacy Underground Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,990,178.50 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: NW Executive Way, NW Commerce Drive, McNary Court, Commerce Court, Chipman Road, and Murray Road.
The total project budget is $4,640,000 funded from the Water Construction Fund.
Impact/Analysis:
Public Works Engineering advertised for bids for Project No. 496-2 on September 8, 2022. Potential bidders were notified through QuestCDN and on the City website. Five (5) responsive bids were received by the October 12, 2022 bid opening date. Public Works Engineering and Water Utilities staff reviewed the bid and Legacy Underground Construction, Inc. was determined to be the lowest and most responsive bidder.
Timeline:
Estimated construction start date: early 2023 with 240 calendar days to substantial completion (90 days after substantial completion to be ready for final payment)
Presenter
Jeff Thorn, Deputy Director of Water Utilities
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval.
Committee Recommendation
Committee Recommendation:
The Public Works Committee voted unanimously 4-0 to recommend to City Council approval of an Ordinance awarding the bid for Project No. 496-2 for the Water Main Replacement FY22 - Second Phase Project to Legacy Underground Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,990,178.50 and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for the same. (PWC 11/14/22)