AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2019-145R, approving the award of a construction contract to Keystone Construction for the reclaimed water expansion project in the total amount of $892,060.00; 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: August 20, 2019
Department: Engineering/CIP, Laurie Moyer, Director (by Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $892,060.00
Account Number: C482
Funds Available: $4,999,262.52
Account Name: CIP - Reclaimed Water System Expansion
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Prior Council Action: Res 2015-045 - TWDB Loan & Loan Forgiveness
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Background Information:
The Reclaimed Water Expansion Project has been broken up into three (3) phases:
|
Project Name |
Start (mm/yy) |
End (mm/yy) |
Contract Amount |
|
Pipeline Extension |
07/17 |
05/19 |
$5,277,799.65 |
|
Elevated Storage Tank |
10/18 |
10/19 |
$1,870,020.00 |
|
Pump Station Improvements |
08/19 |
02/20 |
$892,060.00 |
The third phase, Pump Station Improvements Project, is located off Animal Shelter Road at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This project replaces three (3) existing turbine pumps to generate a more robust system. Installation of new pumps will also include two (2) Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) in the existing Motor Control Center (MCC), valves, discharge piping, electrical and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) controls, complete in place.
On June 20, 2019, the City received three (3) bids for the Reclaimed Water Expansion Project - Pump Station Improvements, #219-277, in accordance with City Purchasing Policy and Local Government Code. City staff, along with the assistance of the project Engineer, Kenneth Tillman, P.E. of RPS evaluated bids, and recommend award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Keystone Construction, located in Austin, Texas, in the amount of $892,060.00
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of award to Keystone Construction in the amount of $892,060.00.