AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2020-08R, approving the award of a Construction Contract to M.A. Smith Contracting Co., Inc. for the Blanco River Waterline Bore Improvements Project in the total amount of $795,933.75; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the appropriate documents related to the contract on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: January 21, 2020
Department: Engineering & CIP, Laurie Moyer, Director (by Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $795,933.75
Account Number: c27
Funds Available: $1,722,621.70
Account Name: Cheatham St Imp & Blanco River WL
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Resolution 2016-07R: Award a contract to K Friese & Associates for design services.
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Background Information:
A 16 Inch waterline crossing the Blanco River was damaged and taken out of service as a result of the October 2015 floods. The city subsequently commenced the design of a replacement waterline which will be bored under the Blanco River at a depth to avoid damage from future flood events. The city worked with FEMA to justify the receipt of grant funding due to the original line being damaged from a nature disaster event. The City received confirmation of grant funding in September 2019 (FEMA Grant PW-00367) at 75% funding match (25% city match).
Seven (7) bids were received on December 5, 2019. The apparent low bidder failed to comply with the bidding requirements, and is therefore deemed nonresponsive making the bidder disqualified. Refer to the attached letter from the Engineer of Record, Freese and Nichols. Award is recommended to the lowest responsible bidder, MA Smith Contracting Company, Inc., from Austin, Texas, that did submit a bid responsive to all bid requirements, in the amount of $795,933.75. Construction is anticipated to be complete by the summer of 2020.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends award of a construction contract to MA Smith Contracting Company, Inc. in the amount of $795,933.75.