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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Statewide Services, Inc. for the Newport Water Line and Sidewalk Replacement Project (WT1302A), in the amount of $1,496,145.00 and establish a work change directive budget of $149,615.00 (Director of Budget & Project Management)
Background:
Approval of this resolution will authorize the award of the construction contract to Statewide Services, Inc. in the amount of $1,496,145 for the construction of the Newport Water Line and Sidewalk Replacement Project and authorize a work change directive budget of $149,615 for a total construction budget of $1,645,760. Authorizing a work change directive budget allows staff to approve minor field changes to expedite decisions and avoid possible construction delays. Change orders in excess of $50,000 require Council approval.
This is an annual program to systematically replace water system infrastructure that has outlived its useful life or is required to be upgraded to conform to existing construction standard. The water lines selected for replacement in this year’s program are located in the Newport subdivision area which was constructed in the 1960s-1970s, with asbestos-cement water pipes. Asbestos-cement is a brittle material and pipes require regular repairs and replacement during wet-dry periods due to subsurface soil movements. This project consists of the replacement of approximately 20,000 linear feet of 2 to 8-inch diameter water lines. The major portion of these water lines will be installed by auguring, with the existing service lines moved from the old water line and reconnected to the new water line.
Eleven sealed bids for the project were received November 6, 2018 (Bid No.19 CIP-003). A+B Bidding was utilized as the method to determine best value for the City. Adding the value of calendar days (matrix provided in the bid advertisement) to the contractor’s base bid to generate a total bid value, Statewide Services, Inc....
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