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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the rejection of Bid No. 19-03 for the construction of the South Water Supply Project, Phase 1: Lower Pressure Plane Water Main.
SUMMARY
DATE: December 11, 2018
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: David A. Olson, Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Authorize the rejection of Bid No. 19-03 for the construction of the South Water Supply Project, Phase 1: Lower Pressure Plane Water Main.
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Bell County Water Control and Improvements District (WCID) No. 1 is currently building a new water treatment plant at Stillhouse Hollow Lake and a large transmission main to deliver 10 MGD of treated water to the City of Killeen (City). This project has an estimated completion date of spring 2019. Bell County WCID No. 1’s (WCID #1) water transmission main will end near the intersection of Trimmier and Chaparral. The City needs to provide the infrastructure to deliver this water from that location to their current water distribution system. The 2012 Water and Wastewater Master Plan includes four projects in this area to store treated water from WCID #1, deliver the water to the lower and upper pressure planes, and pump the water into the upper pressure plane.
On February 14, 2017, F&N was awarded a Professional Service Agreement to design the South Water Supply Project. Their agreement included the design, bid and construction services for a 3 MG elevated ground storage tank, an 8 MGD pump station, approximately 32,100 LF of 20-inch and 30-inch pipeline, and associated appurtenances. The project will consist of four phases. Phase 1 includes installation of 20-inch pipeline along Chaparral Road.
On November 14, 2018, bids were opened and read aloud for the construction portion of the South Water Supply, Phase 1: Lower Pressure Plane Water Main. Seven contractors submitted bids on this project; however, the contract did not include necessary language describing the proper bid...
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