Report Prepared by: Joseph D. Angulo, Environmental Project Manager, Engineering
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SUBJECT: Award Bid to Richard A. Soracco Jr. for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Well #2 Pump and Piping, Project No. 114001
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a contract in the amount of $487,235 to Richard A. Soracco Jr. to construct the pump and piping infrastructure for the new water supply well at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Well #2 Pump and Piping, Project 114001, to Richard A. Soracco Jr., in the amount of $487,235; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant 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 modifications as conditioned by City Council; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
4. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200, et seq.
Municipal Code Chapter 3.04, Article IV - Public Works Contracts. Every project involving an expenditure of more than sixty-five thousand, two hundred and four dollars ($65,204) 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
Wastewater Treatment Plant Water Supply
The City of Merced Wastewater Treatment Plant is located at 10260 Gove Road in South Merced. The facility's fresh water needs for the restrooms, laboratory, etc. are served by an existing groundwater production well that is over thirty years old. When the well is ...
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