Report Prepared by: Ashley McComb Thanadabouth, Associate Engineer, Engineering Dept.
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SUBJECT: Award Bid to Mozingo Construction for the Gerard Avenue Sewer Main Replacement Phase 3 Project 116014
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a construction contract in the amount of $1,655,485.00 for the replacement of sewer main along Gerard Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion awarding the Gerard Avenue Sewer Main Replacement Phase 3 Project 116014, to Mozingo Construction, in the amount of $1,655,485.00; and 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 and fifty-four dollars ($63,054) for the construction or improvements of public buildings, works, streets, drains, sewers, utilities, parks, 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 2016-17 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The work to be done consists, in general, of the replacement of approximately 6,240 lineal feet of existing sewer main, 13 new sewer manholes, and reconnecting existing sewer laterals and mains. The project is located along Gerard Avenue, bounded by Tyler Road and Highway 99, located within Merced County right of way.
Staff prepared plans and specifications, and the project was advertised for bids. Bids were opened on September 13, 2016, with the following results:
1. Mozingo Construction (Oakdale, CA) $ 1,655,485.00
2. Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities (Merced, CA) $ 1,665,980.00
3. Rolfe Construction (Atwater, CA) $ 1,735,377.00
4. Bill Nelson GEC (Fresno, CA) $ 1,814,440.00
The engineer’s estimate for construction was $1,400,000.00.
The following is the proposed budget for the project:
|
Construction |
$ 1,655,485.00 |
|
Contingency |
$ 165,548.50 |
|
Engineering, Testing & Inspection |
$ 118,966.50 |
|
TOTAL: |
$ 1,940,000.00 |
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
This project was established as a Capital Improvement Project and account 553-1107-637.65-00-116014 contains sufficient funding to complete the project.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Map
2. Bid Results
3. Construction Contract