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Consider and take action on a resolution: 1) authorizing a construction contract with Mar-Con Services, LLC for the Calder Rd Reconstruction - Cross Colony Dr. to Ervin Ave. Project (RE1702B) and the Force Main Upgrade from Bay Colony Lift Station to Ervin St Project (WW1206) in an amount not to exceed $7,834,727.05 and authorizing an additional $783,473 for a construction work change directive budget; and 2) authorizing a construction materials testing services contract with Terracon in an amount not to exceed $94,465, for a total construction budget of $8,712,665.05 (Director of Budget & Project Management)
Background:
Approval of this resolution will authorize the award of the construction contract to Mar-Con Services, LLC for the reconstruction of the Calder Rd South and force main upgrade and authorize funds for a construction work change directive budget and construction materials testing budget.
This project will upgrade 8,700 linear feet of 10-inch force main to 18-inch from Bay Colony Lift Station to north of Magnolia Bayou and enhance Calder Rd South between Cross Colony Dr to Ervin Ave by adding a new 12-inch waterline, widening of the road, adding a center turning lane, adding new sidewalk, and creating better flow for the ditches.
There are nine (9) sealed bids for this project that were received on 12/17/19 (Bid No. 10-CIP-006). Mar-Con Services, LLC submitted the lowest bid, in the amount of $7,834,727.05 with a construction time of 500 calendar days.
Staff requests the approval of the award of the construction contract and authorization of funds, as follows:
1. Construction contract with Mar-Con Services, LLC in the amount of $7,834,727.05.
2. Establish a construction work change directive budget in the amount of $783,473 (10% of construction amount) that will allow staff to approve minor field changes (up to $50,000) to expedite decisions and avoid possible construction delays and/or damage claims by the contractor.
3. Establish a ...
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