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Consider a memorandum/resolution awarding Bid No. 18-08 for a construction contract with Bruce Flanigan Construction, Inc. to construct the Septic Tank Elimination Program (STEP) Phase X Project.
SUMMARY
DATE: February 20, 2018
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: David Olson, Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Authorize the Award of a Construction Contract with Bruce Flanigan Construction, Inc. to Construct the Septic Tank Elimination Program (STEP) Phase X Project
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
In 2002, the City implemented the Septic Tank Elimination Program (STEP) to connect properties served by on-site sewage facilities (septic systems) to the City sanitary sewer system. The construction of STEP, Phases I - IX is complete. STEP, Phase X will bring City sanitary sewer to 101 homes in the Tucker Subdivision (Clear Creek Rentals) which is located at 6000 South Clear Creek Road. On Wednesday, January 31, 2018, bids were opened and read aloud for the construction portion of STEP, Phase X. Four contractors submitted bids on this project. The bids are as follows:
BIDDERS BID
Bruce Flanigan Construction, Inc. $673,673.30
B-Corp Utilities, Inc. $771,122.11
Quality W Contractors, LLC $774,363.20
Bell Contractors, Inc. $781,857.19
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
The City could: 1) discontinue STEP but this would stop a very successful program that has greatly enhanced the quality of life for citizens as well as increasing water quality in areas impacted by septic systems; 2) choose another site for STEP, Phase X, however, Clear Creek Rentals has the most dense lay-out of septic systems in the City; or 3) award the construction contract to Bruce Flanigan Construction for the construction of the STEP, Phase X Project.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Alternative 3 is recommended because:
1. Bruce Flanigan Construction is th...
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