Previously, the City authorized survey and civil engineering design for Phases 5, 6, & 7 of the Aviation Heights Water Line Improvements project due to the location and limited fire protection provided by smaller diameter water mains in the Aviation Heights service area. The City of Schertz has been working to upgrade and replace these smaller diameter water mains which are currently located in alleyways and are difficult to maintain. Construction will include abandonment of 3” and 6” diameter water mains within alleys and replacing with 8” water mains within street rights-of-way.

Bids for Aviation Heights Water Line Improvements (Phases 5, 6, & 7) were opened on July 7, 2021.  Five bids were received and evaluated based on qualifications of bidder and experience on similar and public projects, available resources to complete the project, corporate history and stability, references, and cost.  An evaluation team reviewed the bids and supporting documentation. Of the five bids, the lowest bid was from M&C Fonseca Construction Co., Inc. who also ranked the highest overall of the other criteria.  Staff has determined that the bid from M&C Fonseca Construction Co., Inc. is acceptable.

To obtain authorization from Council to execute a contract with M&C Fonseca Construction Co., Inc. for $1,623,167.50 plus $162,316.75 (10% contingency) for a not to exceed amount of $1,785,484.25, for the Aviation Heights Water Line Improvements (Phases 5, 6, & 7).
 

The relocation of the Aviation Heights water mains will improve the service and reliability to the residents in the Aviation Heights service area.

Authorize execution of the construction contract for the Aviation Heights Water Line Improvements (Phases 5, 6, & 7) with M&C Fonseca Construction Co., Inc. for $1,623,167.50 and a not to exceed amount of $1,785,484.25.

The cost of the project shall not exceed $1,785,484.25 and funding is available from the Water Reserves.  The Water Reserves allocated a total of $1.8 million to Aviation Heights Waterline Improvement projects. Currently, $1,785,484.25 is available for the Aviation Heights Waterline Improvements Project for Phases 5, 6, & 7.

Staff recommends Council approve Resolution 21-R-66 and authorize award of the bid for the Aviation Heights Water Line Improvements (Phases 5, 6, & 7) to M&C Fonseca Construction Co., Inc. for $1,623,167.50 and a not to exceed amount of $1,785,484.25.