Title
Approval of Bid Award for Port Storm Diversion Project
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to award the construction contract to Titan Earthwork, LLC, in the amount of $843,128.65 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve staff’s recommendation to award the construction contract for the Port Storm Diversion project to Titan Earthwork, LLC.
Staff Contact:
Brett Bures, Project Manager, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8290
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
Currently, stormwater from City streets flows into the Port of Olympia (Port) stormwater system. The City and the Port have agreed to separate the storm pipe system. This project will re-route the City stormwater into an existing discharge point that is within the City’s system. The City of Olympia and the Port of Olympia have already entered into an interlocal agreement defining the project and the financial relationship.
The project will install about 500 feet of new stormwater pipe. On Washington Street, between B Avenue and Market Street, the contractor will use an open trench construction method. On Corky Avenue, from the roundabout at the Farmers Market to an existing outfall at Fiddlehead Marina, the contractor will use an auger boring drilling method. Auger boring uses a drill to install pipe underneath the roadway.
Construction will begin in September and end by December.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
• The construction area is located by the Farmers Market. Access to businesses will be available via alternate routes.
• Washington Street, Corky Avenue, and B Avenue will remain open to local traffic only. At least one lane will remain open at all times.
• Traffic control will be provided to direct vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians during construction.
• City staff will inform citizens and business owners of the construction project and impacts to traffic or services. Tools to convey this information consist of; post cards, newsletters, Twitter and the Construction News webpage.
Options:
1. Award the construction contract to Titan Earthwork, LLC, in the amount of $843,128.65, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
• Project proceeds as planned.
• City of Olympia and the Port of Olympia fulfil the agreement to construct the project this year.
2. Reject all bids and request staff to rebid the project.
• Delaying the project may result in higher bids and will require additional staff time.
• Delaying the project will prolong the project until 2017.
Financial Impact:
This project is identified in the Capital Facilities Plan. Funding for the project is shared between the City of Olympia and the Port of Olympia.
The low bid of $843,128.65 is approximately 8% above the Engineer’s estimate. There are sufficient funds in the budget to complete this project.
Overall project costs:
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Total Low Bid: |
$ |
843,128.65 |
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Contingency to Award (10%): |
$ |
84,313.00 |
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Engineering: Design, Inspection, Consultants |
$ |
376,000.00 |
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Total Estimated Project Cost: |
$ |
1,303,441.65 |
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Available Project Funding: |
$ |
1,320,000.00 |
Attachments:
Vicinity Map
Summary of Bids