Title
Approval of a Bid Award for the Drinking Water Distribution Improvements Project
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to award the construction contract to Waunch Construction and Trucking, for $618,000.78, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve staff’s recommendation to award the construction contract for the Drinking Water Distribution Improvements Project to Waunch Construction and Trucking.
Staff Contact:
Tim Richardson, P.E., Project Manager, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8749.
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar item.
Background and Analysis:
This project will replace approximately 1,800 linear feet of 6-inch diameter water main on Berry Street and Jasper Avenue; replace approximately 500 linear feet of 2-inch diameter water main on Arbutus Street and North Rose Street, install associated meter boxes, and reconnect existing customer service lines. The project includes installation of a fire hydrant, half-street asphalt overlay, and concrete and sidewalk work.
The pipe will replace an old main that has failed several times over the last five years resulting in property damage to adjacent homes and to the roadway. The new pipe will provide reliability to customers and prevent further property damage.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The neighborhood will experience some inconvenience, including water service disruption, noise and dust, during construction.
Neighbors will be notified prior to beginning construction work. There will be disruption in water service as the new service lines are connected to the customer’s water line. The customers will be notified at least 48 hours in advance when their water will be shut off for the connection.
Options:
1. Award the construction contract to Waunch Construction and Trucking, for $618,000.78, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
The project proceeds as planned.
2. Reject all bids and direct staff to rebid the project.
The time needed to rebid will delay the beginning of construction until 2020. Rebidding the project will require additional staff time and may increase the total project cost. There is no guarantee future bids will be lower.
Financial Impact:
The Water Utility funds the Drinking Water Distribution Improvements Project.
The low bid of $618,000.78 is approximately 21% below the Engineer’s estimate. The bid is by a responsive and qualified contractor. There are sufficient funds in the budget to complete this project.
Overall project costs:
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Total Low Bid: |
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618,000.78 |
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Contingency to Award (10%): |
$ |
61,800.00 |
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Engineering: Design, Inspection, Consultants |
$ |
196,000.00 |
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Total Estimated Project Cost: |
$ |
875,800.78 |
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Overall available project funding: |
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CIP Funds |
$ |
1,072,000.00 |
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Total Funding |
$ |
1,072,000.00 |
Attachments:
Vicinity Map
Summary of Bids