TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the award of a construction contract to TTG Utilities LP to construct the 2018 Minor Drainage Capital Improvement Projects.
SUMMARY
DATE: August 6, 2018
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: David Olson, Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Authorize the Award of a Construction Contract to TTG Utilities, LP for the 2018 Minor Drainage Capital Improvement Projects
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On July 3, 2018, the City Manager authorized the advertisement of the 2018 Minor Drainage Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). On Wednesday, August 1, 2018, bids were opened and read aloud for the construction of the 2018 Minor Drainage CIP projects. Four contractors submitted bids on this project. The bids are as follows:
BIDDERS Base Bid Bid Alternate
TTG Utilities, LP $484,288.00 $ 2,408.00
B-Corp Utilities, Inc. $544,492.80 $12,943.00
JKB Construction Company, LLC $554,106.25 $ 4,816.00
Bell Contractors, Inc. $887,432.19 $ 9,589.86
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Award a construction contract for the base bid and the bid alternate to TTG Utilities, LP. This alternative will allow the project to be completed.
2. Reject bids to abandon the project.
3. Re-scope and re-bid the project to add or eliminate aspects of the project. This alternative would likely result in higher expenses for the project.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends Alternative 1 as described above to complete the necessary construction repairs. The proposed contract is within budget identified for this project. Construction of the base bid and the bid alternate will address structural failures, erosion, and public safety concerns.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Authorizing a construction contract with TTG Utilities, LP for the construction of the 2018 Minor CIP Drainage Improvement Projects conforms to all state and city purchasin...
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