Report Prepared by: Eric Soito, Assistant Engineer, Engineering Department
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SUBJECT: Award Bid to GSE Construction Company, Inc. for the Merced WWTF Phase VI Project - Headworks Improvements, Project No. CP230035, in the Amount of $3,152,700
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a Construction Contract to GSE Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $3,152,700 for the Merced WWTF Phase VI Project - Headworks Improvements.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the Merced WWTF Phase VI Project - Headworks Improvements, Project No. CP230035 to GSE Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $3,152,700; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy 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. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Article II, Section 200 - Powers, City of Merced and Article XI, Section 1109 - Contracts on Public Works.
Merced Municipal Code, Chapter 3.04, Article IV - Public Works Contracts.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the FY 2022/2023 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Headworks Improvements
The work to be performed includes construction of a new influent flow meter manhole; and new mechanical screens, washer/compactors, grit removal baffles, new equipment hatches, flap gates, piping, electrical, and concrete repair, and coating for the Headworks Improvements. The City has selected the manufacturer of the mechanical screens and washer/compactors at the Headworks. The Contractor will furnish and install all equipment and electrical for the mechanical screens and washer/compactors.
History and Past Actions
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