Report Prepared by: John C. Sagin Jr., AIA, Principal Architect
Title
SUBJECT: Award Bid to BMY Construction Group, Inc., for the Wastewater Treatment Plant UV Building Remodel Project 115029
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a construction contract in the amount of $245,543 for the remodel of the WWTP UV Building.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid for the Wastewater Treatment Plant UV Building Remodel Project 115029, to BMY Construction Group, Inc., in the amount of $245,543.00; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than recommended by staff (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in the motion); or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Article XI, Section 1109 - Contracts on Public Works, and Merced Municipal Code Chapter 3.04, Article IV - Public Works Contracts. Every project involving an expenditure of more than sixty-one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five dollars ($61,785) for the construction or improvements of public buildings, works, streets, drains, sewers, utilities, park, and playgrounds shall be let by contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder after notice by publication in the official newspaper by one or more insertions, the first of which shall be at least ten days before the time for opening bids.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2015-16 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The work to be done consists, in general, of the removal of the existing railing system and installation of Granitstone wall panels, including the structural support, metal roll-up door, metal service doors, windows, supply air intake fans, air relief vents, and electrical work. The project is located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant within the City of Merced.
City staff prepared plans and specifications, and the project was advertised for bids. Bids were opened on June 11, 2015, with the following results:
1. BMY Construction Group, Inc. (Fresno, CA) $245,543.00
The engineers estimate was $180,000.
The following is the proposed budget for the project:
|
Construction |
$ 245,543.00 |
|
Contingency |
$ 24,554.00 |
|
Engineering, Testing, Inspection |
$ 40,503.00 |
|
Total |
$ 310,600.00 |
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
This project was established as a Capital Improvement Project and account 553-1108-637.65-00-115029 contains sufficient funding to complete the project.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Map
2. Bid Results
3. Construction Contract