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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the award of a construction contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC to rehabilitate 15,573 feet of wastewater main.
SUMMARY
DATE: March 5, 2019
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: David A. Olson, Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Authorize the Award of a Construction Contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC to Rehabilitate 15,573 feet of Wastewater Main
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The 2012 Water and Wastewater Master Plan includes the rehabilitation of wastewater mains found defective through the sanitary sewer evaluation survey (SSES). Pipeline Analysis, who completed Phase 4 of the wastewater main SSES, recommends the rehabilitation of 10,783 feet of wastewater main through a process called pipe-bursting and another 4,790 feet through the cured in place (CIP) process. Insituform Technologies, LLC has performed over 25,000 feet of wastewater main in past rehabilitation projects for the City of Killeen. Continued rehabilitation of wastewater mains is imperative to insure a functioning wastewater collection system in Killeen. A proposal was secured via the Texas BuyBoard for Insituform to rehabilitate 15,573 feet of wastewater main for a price of $1,794,914.50.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. The City could attempt to rehabilitate the defective wastewater main with City staff; however, the process is risky and requires a highly skilled contractor. This task is outside of the normal duties of staff and will likely impose a safety hazard and increased cost;
2. This rehabilitation could be put off for a later date; however, this would risk potential failures within the wastewater collection system; or
3. The Texas BuyBoard can be used to negotiate a contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC for the rehabilitation of the 15,573 feet of wastewater main.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Alternative 3 is recommended because:
1. The Texas BuyBoard has been successfully used sever...
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