Approve and award Bid # 2009-192 Water Line Replacement Project - Phase 9.  This project is part of the City's ongoing effort to replace deteriorated and undersized water lines through the City.

On December 21, 2008 bid packets were mailed and/or picked up by area vendors.  A letter of recommendation and bid tabulation are attached for your review.

Bids opened Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

Funds are available in the Water Department Capital Project Account [Account/Project # 501-705-55690-08504]

The low, responsible bid meeting all specifications was received from D.L. Elliott Enterprises, Inc., in Sugarland, for the total base bid and Alternate # 1 and # 2 for a total of $987,671.50.  D.L. Elliott Enterprises, Inc. appears to be a responsible firm that is capable of performing the specified work in a satisfactory manner.

It is my recommendation to award the Water Line Replacement Project - Phase 9 to D.L. Elliott Enterprises, Inc, for the total base bid and Add Alternate # 1 and # 2 for a total of $987,671.50 and that the Mayor is authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City Commission.  I further recommend that the Mayor be authorized to approve change orders, not to exceed 25% of the contract amount, without bringing the matter to before the Commission.

Thank you