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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the award of Bid No. 26-06, Lift Station No. 6 Rehabilitation and Expansion Project to Bell Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $6,961,950.10.
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DATE: October 21, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Andrew Zagars, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Authorize the Award of Bid No. 26-06, Lift Station No. 6 Rehabilitation and Expansion Project to Bell Contractors, Inc.
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The 2025 Water and Wastewater Master Plan includes Project 1S - rehabilitation and expansion of Lift Station No. 6, located at 3816 Water Street. Lift Station No. 6, which was built in 2001, is in great need of rehabilitation. As part of this project, it will be expanded from a pumping capacity of 17 million gallons per day to 24 million gallons per day. This lift station which primarily serves the northeastern part of the city is the largest and most critical lift station in the City’s sewer collection system.
On September 10, 2025, two (2) bids were received in response to Bid No. 26-06, Lift Station No. 6 Rehabilitation and Expansion Project. Due to the bids being well within the budget for this project, Alternate 1 for recoating the wet well was added to the base bid. The following bids were opened and read aloud:
Purchasing, Engineering, and Freese and Nichols - the design engineering firm, reviewed the bids and relevant bidder experience based on the selection criteria set forth in the contract documents. Bell Contractors, Inc., is recommended as the awarded bidder for Bid No. 26-06, Lift Station No. 6 Rehabilitation and Expansion Project in the amount of $6,961,950.10 as they are the responsive low bidder providing the best value to the city for this project.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms to state and local policies
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
Total amount of $6,961,950.10 will be encumbered in FY 2026, with charges processed in FY 2026 and FY 2027 until complete. Funds are available in account numbers 350-56201-900-400-922020 and 355-56201-900-400-922020.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
One-time
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Yes, expenditures are budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program as part of an approved, ongoing project. Funding is allocated in the Water & Sewer CIP Fund (350) and the Water & Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2025 Fund (355), under Construction accounts 350-56201-900-400-922020 and 355-56201-900-400-922020.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the award of Bid No. 26-06, Lift Station No. 6 Rehabilitation and Expansion Project to Bell Contractors, Inc.; authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a construction contract with Bell Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $6,961,950.10; and furthermore, authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all change orders within the amounts set by State and Local law.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Purchasing
Finance
City Attorney
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Bid Tab
Letter of Recommendation
Contract Verification Form
Certificate of Interested Parties
Presentation