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9.F.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
Meeting Date:
06/03/2014
From:
Trevor Henry, Project Manager

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TITLE:

Consideration and Approval of Contract:  Switzer Canyon Transmission Main Project Phase II (Award of construction contract to Redpoint Contracting, L.L.C. for construction of the Switzer Canyon Transmission Main Project Phase II).     

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

1) Award the construction contract to Redpoint Contracting, L.L.C. of Phoenix, Arizona in the total award amount of $1,217,213.00, which includes $25,000.00 in contract allowance.  The contract period is 120 calendar days; and
2) Authorize Change Order Authority to the City Manager in the amount of $119,220 (10% of the bid contract amount, less contract allowance) for unanticipated additional costs; and 
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. 

Policy Decision or Reason for Action:

Awarding the contract will authorize the construction of the Switzer Canyon Transmission Main Project Phase II in accordance with the approved public improvements construction plans prepared by Turner Engineering, Inc.

Financial Impact:

The Switzer Canyon Transmission Main Project Phase II is funded by the total budget appropriation of $1,546,259 which includes FY 14, prior year expenditures and FY 15 (acct. 201-08-370-3311-0)

Connection to Council Goal:

1. Repair Replace maintain infrastructure (streets & utilities)
 

Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:

Yes, award of the construction contract for Phase I on June 4, 2013 

Options and Alternatives:

1) Approve the award as recommended.

2) Reject the approval of the award and direct staff to re-advertise the project.  This option would delay the construction start date and cause the work to be deferred until 2015.

 

Background/History:

The bid solicitations were published two times, April 13 and 20, 2014. Five bids were received on May 6, 2014 at the office of the City Purchasing Agent. A summary of the bids received are:
 

Bidder

Total

Engineer’s Estimate

$1,434,380.00

Redpoint Contracting, L.L.C.

$1,217,231.00

CNB Excavating Inc.

$1,387,152.00

Kincaid Civil Construction

$1,483,378.00

Eagle Mountain Construction

$1,547,705.69

T & T Construction

$1,609,028.00

 

Key Considerations:

The scope of the project includes a new 20” transmission water main with associated fittings, new fire hydrants and pavement replacement sections along the Turquoise Drive Corridor.  Water meters/services will be relocated to the ROW with the proper adjustments.  The Utilities Department has been planning an improvement of the existing transmission main along Turquoise Drive.  Recently completed Phase I was from Rt. 66 to Turquoise Drive in the total amount of $1,070,000. Phase II is from Switzer Canyon Drive to approximately Oak Avenue at approximately $1.2 Million.  Phase III of the Switzer Canyon transmission line replacement will extend from Oak Avenue to past the Elks Club in Switzer Canyon.   
 
Construction impacts may include traffic detours, temporary lane closures with traffic flagging and temporary access to parcels with signage.  Coordination with property and business owners will be made for water service disconnects and reconnects. 

Expanded Financial Considerations:

Project expenditures will be funded by the current total budget appropriation of $1,546,259 from the Utilities program (201-08-370-3311-0). 

Community Benefits and Considerations:

The project will replace an existing 16” water main that is deteriorated and outside of the existing roadway. The existing 16” main will be abandoned in place. The project will improve the water system within this area and provide easier access for City operation and maintenance.

Community Involvement:

The City has contacted the property owners and residents to facilitate the water service relocations and new fire hydrants. Construction progress up-dates will be provided to the property owners as well as the community on the progress of the project.

Expanded Options and Alternatives:

  1. Approve the award as recommended. 
  2. Reject approval of the award.  This option would delay the construction start and cause the work to be deferred until 2015.    

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