Report Prepared by: Joe Cardoso, P.L.S., Land Engineer
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SUBJECT: Award Bid to Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc., for Columbia Avenue Storm Drain Project 116027
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a construction contract in the amount of $462,689 for the replacement of the storm drain main in the area of Columbia Ave and Cordova Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the Columbia Avenue Storm Drain Project 116027, to Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc., in the amount of $462,689; and
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
C. Approving 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.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2016-17 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The work to be done consists, in general, of abandoning approximately 872 feet of existing cast in place storm drain main located in residents back yard in a City easement and replacing it with approximately 1,110 feet of new storm drain in the street, adding a storm drain treatment device, a check valve to prevent infiltration from creek water, and restoration of the area. The project included a bid alternate to slurry seal the entire street where the new trench is proposed. However, the bids received does not allow sufficient budget to award the alternate slurry seal.
Staff prepared plans and specifications, and the project was advertised for bids. Bids were opened on May 2, 2017, with the following results:
1. Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities (Merced, CA) $462,689.00
2. Taylor Backhoe Service, Inc. (Merced, CA) $564,522.00
The engineer’s estimate for construction was $447,560. The following is the proposed budget for the project:
Construction …………………………………… $ 462,689.00
Contingency …………………………………… $ 46,268.90
Engineering, Testing & Inspection ……………. $ 61,388.10
TOTAL : $ 570,346.00
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
This project was established as a Capital Improvement Project and account 557-1114-637.65-00-116027 contains sufficient funding to complete the project.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Map
2. Bid Results
3. Construction Contract