Title
Water Main Replacements QS: 10-33 Washington to Van Buren Streets from 20th to 36th Streets - Construction Manager at Risk Construction Services - WS85509026 (Ordinance S-49450)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with J. Wise Corp. to provide Construction Manager at Risk, Construction Services for the Water Main Replacement Quarter Sections; 10-33 Washington to Van Buren Streets from 20th to 36th Streets project. Further request to authorize execution of amendments to the agreement as necessary within the Council-approved expenditure authority as provided below, and for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The fee for services will not exceed $6,010,000.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this project is to evaluate and replace aging water mains within the City of Phoenix. The primary focus of the program is to replace the current water mains in alleys and easements that have historically had high break rates and are difficult to repair. Work for this project will include installation of new 6-inch to 12-inch water mains, multiple cut and plugs, and installation or relocation of fire hydrants.
J. Wise Corp.'s (J. Wise) initial services will include preparation of a Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal for the construction services provided under the agreement and participating with the City in a process to establish a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for the project. J. Wise will be responsible for construction means and methods related to the project and for fulfilling the SBE program requirements. J. Wise will be required to solicit bids from pre-qualified subcontractors and to perform the work using the City’s subcontractor selection process. J. Wise may also compete to self-perform limited amounts of work.
J. Wise’s services include, but are not limited to: furnishing and installing approximately 10,000 linear feet of 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch ductile iron pipe and fittings, 12 fire hydrants, 20 cut and plugs, and 120 services.
Procurement Information
The selection was made using a qualifications-based selection process set forth in section 34-603 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Scoring and selection were made in conjunction with the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Preconstruction Services selection process.
Contract Term
The term of the agreement is five years from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Work scope identified and incorporated into the agreement prior to the end of the term, may be agreed to by the parties, and work may extend past the termination of the agreement. No additional changes may be executed after the end of the term.
Financial Impact
The agreement value for J. Wise Corp. will not exceed $6,010,000, including all subcontractor and reimbursable costs.
Funding is available in the Water Services Department's Capital Improvement Program budget. The Budget and Research Department will separately review and approve funding availability prior to execution of any amendments. Payments may be made up to agreement limits for all rendered agreement services, which may extend past the agreement termination.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council approved:
- Professional Services Agreements 151696, 151697, and 151698 (Ordinance S-46394) on March 4, 2020; and
- CMAR Preconstruction Services Agreement 152343 (Ordinance S-46694) on June 3, 2020; and
- CMAR Preconstruction Services Agreement Rescind 152343 and Award 153288 (Ordinance 47042) on Nov. 4, 2020.
Location
QS 10-33 Washington to Van Buren streets from 20th to 36th streets
Council Districts: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Ginger Spencer and Alan Stephenson, the Water Services Department and the City Engineer.