Report Prepared by: John C. Sagin Jr., AIA, Principal Architect - Engineering Department
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SUBJECT: Award Bid to D.A. Wood Construction, Inc., for the Sewer & Water Main Replacement In Alley Between 21st-22nd Street & W-U Street Project 116039
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a construction contract in the amount of $455,481 for the replacement of the sewer and water mains within the alley between 21st-22nd Streets and W-U Streets.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid for the Sewer & Water Main Replacement In Alley Between 21st-22nd Street & W-U Street Project 116039, to D. A. Wood Construction, Inc., in the amount of $455,481; 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-three thousand fifty-four dollars ($63,054) 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
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