Report Prepared by: Steven Son, Acting City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director
Title
SUBJECT: Award Bid to Rolfe Construction Company for the B Street Sewer Main Replacement Project 116013
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a construction contract to Rolfe Construction in the amount of $811,785.00 for the replacement of sewer main along B Street.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the B Street Sewer Main Replacement Project 116013 to Rolfe Construction Company of Atwater, Ca, in the amount of $811,785.00; 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; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make necessary budget adjustments.
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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 2017-18 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The work to be done consists, in general, of the replacement of approximately 3,202 lineal feet of existing sewer main, 11 new sewer manholes, and reconnecting existing sewer laterals and mains. The project is located along B Street, starting approximately 600 feet north of Childs Ave and ending at Gerard Avenue, located within Merced County right of way.
Staff prepared plans and specifications, and the project was advertised for bids. Bids were opened on February 20, 2018, with the following results:
1. Rolfe Construction (Atwater, CA) $ 811,785.00
2. Mozingo Construction (Oakdale, CA) $ 1,031,680.00
3. Dawson-Mauldin (Selma, CA) $ 1,236,100.00
4. Floyd Johnston (Clovis, CA) $ 1,309,907.00
The engineer’s estimate for construction was $820,000.00.
The following is the proposed budget for the project:
|
Construction |
$ 811,785.00 |
|
Contingency |
$ 81,178.50 |
|
Engineering, Testing & Inspection |
$ 144,193.00 |
|
TOTAL: |
$ 1,037,156.50 |
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
This project was established as a Capital Improvement Project and account 553-1107-637.65-00-116013 contains sufficient funding to complete the project.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Map
2. Bid Results
3. Construction Contract