Report Prepared by: Joseph D. Angulo, Environmental Project Manager, Engineering
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SUBJECT: Award Bid for Constructing a New Municipal Well and Amend an Engineering Design Contract for the Well 21 Site, Project No. 113026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a contract in the amount of $608,307 to Nor-Cal Pump and Well Drilling, Inc., to construct a new municipal well; and, approving a second contract amendment for engineering design services with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., in the amount of $2,561, for the Well 21 site project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid for the Well 21 site well construction to Nor-Cal Pump and Well Drilling, Inc., in the amount of $608,307; and,
B. Approving a second amendment to an Agreement for Professional Services with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., in the amount of $2,561 for engineering design services; and,
C. 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-seven thousand, seven hundred and seventy-nine dollars ($67,779) 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 2017-18 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Well Site 21
The City E...
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