Title
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 construction Material Testing Services budget in the amount of $94,465.
This project is scheduled to take 500 calendar days (not including weather days) from the notice to proceed.
Attachments:
1. Data Sheet
2. Proposed Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Construction Agreement with Mar-Con
4. Exhibit B - Professional Services Agreement with Terracon
5. Bid Tabulation
6. CIP Project Sheet
7. Aerial Map - Calder Rd South
8. Aerial Map - Force Main Upgrade from Bay Colony LS to Ervin St
CONTRACT ORIGINATION: Construction Contract with Mar-Con Services, LLC & Professional Services Agreement with Terracon have been reviewed and approved by City Attorney's office
FUNDING
{X} Funding in the amount of $8,712,665.05 available for:
$8,618,200.05 is available from 2019 Prop B Authorized GO Bonds ($7,054,825.05) with expenses charged to project expense string RE1702B-CONSTRUCT-CONSTRUCT-19PROPB, fund 1055 Utility Capital Projects Fund ($507,687) with expenses charged to project expense string RE1702B-CONSTRUCT-CONSTRUCT-RS CASH, and ($1,055,688) from fund 1045 Wastewater CRF Fees with expenses charged to project expense string WW1206-CONSTRUCT-CONSTRUCT-CRF WW.
Terracon in the amount of $94,465 from 2019 Prop B Authorized GO Bonds ($81,535) with expenses charged to project expense string RE1702B-CONSTRUCT-MATERIALS TESTING-19PROPB and from fund 1055 Utility Capital Projects Fund ($12,930) with expenses charged to project expense string WW1206-CONSTRUCT-MATERIALS TESTING-CRF WW
STRATEGIC PLANNING
{X} NOT APPLICABLE