Title
Water Main Replacement - ABB: Harrison to Van Buren Streets and 27th to 31st Avenues Construction Manager at Risk Construction Phase Services - WS85509003-1 (Ordinance S-43438)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with B & F Contracting, Inc., (Phoenix) to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Construction Phase Services in support of this water main replacement project in the area bounded by Harrison and Van Buren streets and 27th to 31st avenues. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Water Main Replacement Program identifies aging water mains with a high risk of failing and/or where the infrastructure is substandard. The area bounded by Harrison to Van Buren streets and 27th to 31st avenues has been selected for replacement due to high risk and substandard water mains. Most of the water mains, fire hydrants, and water service connections in this area will be replaced.
Initial contract services will include preparation of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the construction services provided under the contract. B & F Contracting, Inc., will also assume the risk of delivering the project through the GMP and will be responsible for means and methods related to the project, participating with the City in the goal setting process for Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation, and implementing the SBE process. A small business enterprise goal of seven percent has been established for this project. B & F Contracting, Inc., will also be required to solicit bids from prequalified subcontractors to perform work under the City's subcontractor selection process. B & F Contracting, Inc., may also compete to self-perform limited amounts of work.
Procurement Information
B & F Contracting, Inc., was chosen for this project to provide CMAR services using a qualifications-based selection process according to Section 34-603 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS). Scoring and selection were made in conjunction with the CMAR design phase services.
Contract Term
The term for services is expected to be one year after issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Contract work scope identified and incorporated into the contract prior to the end of the contract may be agreed to by the parties and work may extend past the contract termination for work in progress. No additional contract work scope changes may be executed after the end of the contract term.
Financial Impact
B & F Contracting, Inc.'s fee under this contract will not exceed $4,513,127.30, including all subcontractors and reimbursable costs. Funding for these services is available in the Water Services Department's Capital Improvement Program budget. Contract payments may be made up to the contract limits for all rendered contract services, which may extend past the contract termination.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
City Council approved CMAR Design Services Contract 140653 on June 17, 2015.
Location
Harrison to Van Buren streets, 31st to 27th avenues
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Karen Peters and Mario Paniagua, the Water Services Department and the City Engineer.