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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the award of Bid No. 24-28, Pump Station No. 2 Rehabilitation Project, to Barsh Construction with a contract, in the amount of $2,272,859.14.
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DATE: March 5, 2024
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Steve Kana, Interim Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Authorize the Award of Bid No. 24-28, Pump Station No. 2 Rehabilitation Project to Barsh Construction
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The 2019 Water and Wastewater Master Plan includes project R2W - rehabilitation of Pump Station No. 2, which was built in the early 1950’s and is located at 301 South Park Street. This project includes architectural, electrical, and mechanical improvements to the existing pump station which serves the northwestern part of the city.
On February 6, 2024, four (4) bids were received in response to Bid No. 24-28, Pump Station No. 2 Rehabilitation Project. The following bids were opened and read aloud:
Purchasing, Water and Sewer, and STV Infrastructure, the design engineering firm, reviewed the bids, relevant bidder experience based on the selection criteria set forth in the contract documents, and response of references. Barsh Construction, located in Waco, Texas is recommended as the awarded bidder for Bid No. 24-28, Pump Station No. 2 Rehabilitation Project, in the amount of $2,272,859.14, as they are the lowest responsible bidder.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms to state and local policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The total amount of $2,272,859.14 will be encumbered in FY 2024 and expended until the project is complete.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
One-time
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Yes, funds are available in the Water and Sewer CIP Fund account number 387-8934-493.69-03.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the award of Bid No. 24-28, Pump Station No. 2 Rehabilitation Project to Barsh Construction in the amount of $2,272,859.14; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all change orders within the amounts set by State and Local law.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Public Works
Purchasing
Finance
Legall
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Bid Proposal
Notice of Award
Letter of Recommendation
Certificate of Interested Parties
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