Agenda No. 2.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | June 18, 2024 |
| Department: | Engineering |
| Subject: | Resolution 24-R-59 – Authorizing a contract with Qro Mex Construction Company, Inc., for construction of a 16-inch Water Main Extension: FM 1518 Aztec Lane Project. (B. James/K. Woodlee/E. Schulze) |
BACKGROUND
Due to conflicts with the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) proposed FM 1518 Road Widening project, the City of Schertz must relocate existing water lines and associated valves and fire hydrants. The relocated improvements will be rerouted away from the FM 1518 - FM 78 intersection due to conflicts with the proposed roadway improvements.
Bids for the 16-inch Water Main Extension: FM 1518 Aztec Lane Project were opened on May 23, 2024. Four bids were received. Of the four bids, the lowest bid was from Qro Mex Construction. Staff has reviewed the bids and supporting documentation and determined that the bid from Qro Mex Construction is acceptable.
Bids for the 16-inch Water Main Extension: FM 1518 Aztec Lane Project were opened on May 23, 2024. Four bids were received. Of the four bids, the lowest bid was from Qro Mex Construction. Staff has reviewed the bids and supporting documentation and determined that the bid from Qro Mex Construction is acceptable.
GOAL
To obtain authorization from Council to execute a contract with Qro Mex Construction for $884,270 plus $115,730 of contingency for a not to exceed amount of $1,000,000 for the 16-inch Water Main Extension: FM 1518 Aztec Lane Project.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
The utility relocation is necessary to avoid conflicts with TXDOT’s proposed improvements near the intersection of FM 1518 and FM 78 and maintain water service to this area of the distribution system and south along FM 1518.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize execution of the construction contract for the 16-inch Water Main Extension: FM 1518 Aztec Lane Project with Qro Mex Construction for $884,270 and a not to exceed expenditure amount of $1,000,000.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost of the project shall not exceed $1,000,000. A portion of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Tranche 1 Funding has been allocated for the project.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution 24-R-59.