TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid No. 16-07 for Onion Road Waterline Improvements Project to Nelson Lewis, Inc.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
Bid Recommendation - Bid No. 16-07 for the Onion Road Waterline Improvements
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
Public Works/Water and Sewer Division
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On Tuesday May 26, 2015, the City executed an agreement for professional engineering and surveying services with Kasberg, Patrick & Associates, LP (KPA) for the design of the Onion Road Waterline Improvements Project. On Wednesday, November 25, 2015, bids were opened and read aloud for the construction portion of the Onion Road Waterline Improvements Project. This project consists of approximately 5,800 feet of 8-inch waterline and approximately 5,400 feet of 6-inch waterline along Onion Road, Loop Road, and Love Road.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION
Eight contractors submitted qualified bids on this project. The four lowest bids were as follows:
|
Bidders |
Bid |
|
Nelson Lewis, Inc. |
$544,250.50 |
|
TTG Utilities, LP |
$603,689.25 |
|
Qro Mex Construction Company, Inc. |
$663,573.00 |
|
Wolff Construction, LP |
$777,777.00 |
KPA and City staff has reviewed each bid for conformance with the contract documents and for bid balance. Based upon this evaluation and past work experience, City staff and KPA recommend the award of bid contract to Nelson Lewis, Inc.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this project is available in the amount of $544,250.50 through Account Number 386-3495-800.54-84 of the 2013 Water and Sewer Bond.
RECOMMENDATION
City staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Nelson Lewis, Inc., in the amount of $544,250.50 to construct the Onion Road Waterline Improvements Project. City staff also recommends that the City Manager be expressly authorized to execute any and all change orders within the amounts set by state and local law.