AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2019-36R, approving the award of a construction contract to Insituform Technologies, LLC for the Aquarena Springs Waterline Rehabilitation Project in the total amount of $267,356.50 through the Texas Local Government BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative (Contract No.555-18), contingent upon the contractor’s timely submission of sufficient bonds and insurance in accordance with the City’s construction contract documents for the project; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the appropriate documents related to this contract on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: March 5, 2019
Department: Engineering/CIP, Laurie Moyer, Director (by Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $267,356.50
Account Number: C636
Funds Available: $368,532.00
Account Name: Aquarena Springs Waterline Rehab
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: January 30 2018 - Res. 2018-07R, Council authorized the Engineering Agreement for design of this project to K. Friese & Associates.
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Background Information:
The project will replace approximately 780 feet of 80 year old 10-inch water main located along Aquarena Springs Drive between Charles Austin Drive and the bridge over the San Marcos River. This section water main failed in September 2016 and given its age and failure history is in need of replacement to prevent future failures. The consequences of failure of this section of water main are high due to the importance of Aquarena Springs Drive roadway and proximity to the San Marcos River.
The pipe will be replaced by means of pipe bursting which is a trenchless technology. This will minimize traffic disruption along Aquarena Springs Drive and reduce overall construction time compared to open excavation. Additionally, the work will be scheduled to begin after Texas State Spring Commencement ceremonies in May 2019.
Staff recommends award of a construction contract #219-152 to Insituform Technologies, LLC for this work in the total amount of $267,356.50 through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) Contract #555-18. The City is authorized by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 271.102 to participate in cooperative purchasing programs to procure goods and services, satisfying any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends the award of a contract to Insituform Technologies, LLC in the amount of $267,356.50.