Resolution - Engineering: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Public Works Contract 17001, with Utility Contractors of America, Inc., for Detroit Avenue Lift Station No. 34 replacement.
Item Summary
The 2020 Wastewater Collection Master Plan determined that Lift Station 34 had exceeded its design life, could no longer be effectively repaired, and was in need of replacement. A replacement lift station was designed and advertised for construction. Bids were published on December 4, 2022.
In response to RFP-23-17001-TF, proposals were received and opened on January 19, 2023, by the following contractors.
Contractor
Location
Utility Contractors of America, Inc.
Lubbock, Texas
MH Civil Constructors, Inc.
Amarillo, Texas
The proposals were evaluated using the following criteria: 60 points for Price, 30 points for Contractor Qualifications, and 10 points for Construction Time, for the maximum point value of 100 points per evaluator. After the proposals were evaluated by the RFP committee, the following ranking was obtained.
Contractor
Points
Utility Contractors of America, Inc., Lubbock, Texas
95.60
MH Civil Constructors, Inc., Amarillo, Texas
71.28
Staff and the Evaluation Committee recommend award of the unit price contract to the highest ranking contractor, Utility Contractors of America, Inc. of Lubbock, Texas, for the contract amount of $1,565,668. Time for substantial completion is 335 calendar days with liquidated damages of $400 per day. This contract is awarded by the unit price, and actual expenditures may be more or less depending on field conditions.
Fiscal Impact
This contract in the amount of $1,565,668, is funded in Capital Improvements Project 92591, Lift Station Rehabilitation.
Staff/Board Recommending
Erik Rejino, Assistant City Manager Michael G. Keenum, P.E., Division Director of Engineering/City Engineer