The scope of this project will include slip lining of an approximately 3.5-mile long, 24-inch low-pressure water line, with a 20-inch high-pressure water line along Quaker Avenue, from Marsha Sharp Freeway to Clovis Road. The purpose of the project is to increase the capacity and reliability of the existing concrete transmission line that connects Pump Station 16 and Low Head B, utilizing a trenchless construction method. In response to RFP 21-15872-TF, three proposals were received on May 27, 2021, with the following proposal amounts:
Contractor |
Amount |
Spiess Construction Co., Inc., Orcutt, California |
$5,583,295.00 |
Horseshoe Construction, Inc., La Porte, Texas |
$5,585,147.50 |
MH Civil Constructors, Inc., Amarillo, Texas |
$6,996,000.00 |
The proposals were evaluated using the following criteria: 60 Points for Price, 25 Points for Contractor Qualifications, 5 Points for Safety Record Questionnaire, and 10 Points for Construction Time. The maximum point value is 100 points per evaluator. After the proposals were evaluated, the following ranking was obtained:
Contractor |
Points out of 600 |
Horseshoe Construction, Inc., of La Porte, Texas |
580.52 |
Spiess Construction Co., Inc., of Orcutt, California |
549.83 |
MH Civil Constructors, Inc., of Amarillo, Texas |
468.96 |
Staff and the Evaluation Committee recommend award of the unit price contract to the highest ranked proposer, Horseshoe Construction, Inc. of La Porte, Texas in the amount of $5,585,147.50. This contract is awarded by the unit price and actual expenditures may be more or less depending on field conditions. Time for substantial completion is 210 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. |