AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2018-214R, authorizing an IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity) Master Contract for Electric Distribution Construction (IFB 218-368) with Linetec Services, LLC for an amount estimated at $8,591,068.50 for a three year period beginning in January of 2019; authorizing the City Manager to execute said contract; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: November 20, 2018
Department: SMEU - Tom Taggart, Executive Director (by Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $8,591,068.50
Account Number: Various CIP project and Operations accts.
Funds Available: Determined by project
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Council has approved IDIQ labor contracts previously
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Background Information:
The purpose of this contract is to provide supplemental maintenance and construction personnel for multiple capital improvement construction and traffic signals projects by issuance of Work Orders based on established contract unit prices and in accordance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements. The IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity) Contract will be utilized to augment in-house Electric Utility crews with additional contract line crews in performing construction and maintenance on the electric distribution system during peak workloads. The IDIQ contract provides set labor units which allow for more accurate labor estimates in determining required funding.
On October 18, 2018 the City received two (2) bids for IFB 218-368 Electric Distribution Construction IDIQ. After review of the bids, the Public Services Department, Electric Utilities Division recommends awarding to Linetec Services, LLC for the total estimated amount of $8,591,068.50. The contract for a three year period beginning in January 2019, with two one-year, optional extensions.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
None
Alternatives:
Add temporary or permanent staff to SMEU and equip them for work
Recommendation:
Recommendation for award to Linetec Services, LLC as the lowest and best value bidder.