Title
Consider and take action on a resolution ratifying the agreement and authorizing an amendment with Faith Utilities, LLC for construction support services for the Emergency 24-inch Force Main Bypass Installation and Removal along FM 2094 for an aggregate amount not to exceed $153,039.60 (Director of Public Works)
Background:
Approval of this item will ratify the agreement and authorize an amendment with Faith Utilities, LLC for construction support services for the Emergency 24-inch Force Main Bypass Installation and Removal along FM 2094 for an aggregate amount not to exceed $153,039.60. The original contract agreement was for an amount not to exceed $130,223.50. As the final expenses were $153,039.60, staff will execute an amendment increasing the total compensation under the original agreement to $153.039.60.
This emergency bypass was in response to an additional leak found on the East Main 24-inch Force Main (FM). This leak occurred weeks after the initial repair (July 24, 2024) of the same FM. Due to the age of the leaking FM and the potential of additional costly repairs occurring within the FM 2094 roadway the decision was made to plan and setup a long-term bypass, that would allow the on-going capital improvement project (WW1801) to progress without interruption. This capital project replaces the failing FM which is at the end of its expected service life.
ARRK Engineering is the design consultant on the capital improvement project that replaces the failed 24-inch FM and agreed to assist in planning and quoting the complex bypass. The bypass included two components 1) pipe tie-ins and driveway/roadway saw cuts and 2) HDPE bypass piping setup. Attachment No. 4 details the results of ARRK’s initial efforts. Faith Utilities, LLC provided the lowest quote ($130,223.50) for item 1 and Xylem Water Solutions, Inc. was the lowest quote ($170,877.33) for item 2 for the bypass piping setup. Both quotes include a 10 percent contingency. This agenda item applies final costs to Faith Utilities’ aforementioned services in the amount of $153,039.60. Applicable services were completed on the week of February 3, 2025.
Quotes received plus 10 percent contingency for pipe tie-ins and driveway/roadway saw cuts:
Faith Utilities, LLC - $130,223.50
ISJ Underground Utilities, LLC - $154,930.05
This agenda item ratifies Faith Utilities’ efforts in the final invoice amount of $153,039.60. Xylem Water Solutions’ efforts will be ratified on a separate agenda item.
Attachments:
1. Proposed Resolution
2. Exhibit A1 - Agreement with Faith Utilities, LLC
3. Emergency Justification Email
4. ARRK Engineering Bypass Plan and Quotes
5. AARK Engineering Invoice Review and Approvals dated 11-13-24, 12-05-24, & 02-10-25
6. Aerial Map
7. Vendor Report Card
CONTRACT ORIGINATION: Agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office
FUNDING
{X} Funding in the amount of $153,039.60 is available from fund 1055, Miscellaneous Utility Capital Projects Fund, with expenses charged to project expense string WW1801I - CONSTRUCT-CONSTRUCT-RS CASH.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
{X} Addresses Strategic Planning Critical Success Factor #1 - Develop and Maintain our Infrastructure