Report Prepared by: John C. Sagin Jr., AIA, Principal Architect
Title
SUBJECT: Award Bid to Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc., for the 2015 Water Main Installation, Mission Avenue and Tyler Road, Project 107033
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a construction contract in the amount of $1,099,600 for the installation of a water main along Mission Avenue and Tyler Road.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid for the 2015 Water Main Installation, Mission Avenue and Tyler Road, Project 107033, to Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc., in the amount of $1,099,600; 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 installation of new 16”, 10” and 8” water mains and fire hydrants on Gerard Avenue, Tyler Road, Mission Avenue, Mather Road, and Winder Avenue, all within the City of Merced. The water mains will close a loop system and provide a 16” transmission water main to City Well Site 20 located at Community Park 42 (CP-42).
City staff prepared plans and specifications, and the project was advertised for bids. Bids were opened on June 25, 2015, with the following results:
1. Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc. (Merced, CA) $1,099,600
2. Rolfe Construction (Atwater, CA) $1,259,380
3. West Valley Construction (Campbell, CA) $1,363,462
4. Bill Nelson GEC (Fresno, CA) $1,447,681
The engineers estimate was $1,325,000.
The following is the proposed budget for the project:
|
Construction |
$ 1,099,600.00 |
|
Contingency |
$ 109,960.00 |
|
Engineering, Testing, Inspection |
$ 109,960.00 |
|
Total |
$ 1,319,520.00 |
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
This project was established as a Capital Improvement Project and account 556-1118-637.65-00-107033 contains sufficient funding to complete the project.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Map
2. Bid Results
3. Construction Contract