AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2020-75R, awarding a construction contract to Cash Construction Company, Inc. for the Main Lift Station Force Main Replacement Project in the total amount of $9,286,059.00; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the appropriate documents relating to this contract on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: April 7, 2020
Department: Engineering/CIP, Laurie Moyer, Director (by Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $9,286,059.00
Account Number: C111, C652 & DP20
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Account Name: C111 - Main Lift Station Force Main Improv; C652 - WWTP Electric Backup Feed; DP20 - Woodlands Drainage
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Background Information:
The scope of this project is the main lift station force main replacement. There are three main parts within the scope of work for the Force Main, Reclaimed Water Line and Bulk Filling Station project.
1. Force Main Replacement - Replacement of the existing 20” parallel asphaltic concrete force mains which convey wastewater flows from the Main Lift Station to the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) on River Road, with new parallel 24” PVC force mains. A bulk reclaimed water filling station is also proposed with this project as well as a 12-inch reclaimed waterline from the intersection of River Road and Cape Road to an existing line inside the WWTP.
2. Underground Electrical Duct Bank - Electric duct bank consisting of (9) 6” PVC primary conduits with (1) 6” secondary line and (3) 4” telecommunication conduit is proposed from the lift station along the east side of River Road to the WWTP.
3. Storm Sewer - From Cape Road to Conway Drive, there are six storm sewer crossings proposed along River Road as well as a 5’x5’ concrete box.
On February 13, 2020, four bids were received for solicitation 220-099. Cash Construction Co., Inc., Pflugerville, Texas was the lowest responsible bidder with the base bid amount of $$9,286,059.00.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of award to the lowest responsible bidder, Cash Construction Co., Inc., Pflugerville, Texas, in the amount of $9,286,059.00.