Title
Water Main Replacement: Area Bounded by Maricopa Freeway to Buckeye Road and 19th Avenue to 15th Avenue Construction Manager at Risk Construction Services - WS85509018 (Ordinance S-44404)
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 (CMAR) construction phase services for the Water Main Replacement project in the area bounded by Maricopa Freeway to Buckeye Road and 19th Avenue to 15th Avenue. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The fee for services will not exceed $3,957,900.
Report
Summary
The Water Main Replacement Program evaluates and replaces aging water mains within the City of Phoenix. The primary focus of the program is to replace prioritized mains that have reached the end of their useful life and have been identified as having high break rates. Work for these projects typically includes: installing new 2-inch to 12-inch water mains; plugging abandoned mains; and installing or relocating fire hydrants. Coordination with City staff and plumbing contractors regarding relocation of water services may also be required. In addition, thorough utility conflict and coordination reviews are conducted during the design phase before the project can start construction.
J Wise Corp. will assume the risk of delivering the project through a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The initial contract services will include preparation of a GMP proposal for the construction services provided under the contract. The CMAR will be responsible for construction means and methods related to the project, participating with the City in a process to set a local and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for the project and implementing the SBE process, prior to the start of construction. J Wise Corp. will also be required to solicit bids from prequalified subcontractors and to perform the work using the City's subcontractor selection process. J Wise Corp. may also compete to self-perform limited amounts of work. The CMAR construction services will be implemented under a GMP contract amendment.
Procurement Information
J Wise Corp. was selected for this project using a qualifications-based selection process according to Section 34-603 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.). Scoring and selection were made in conjunction with the CMAR Design Phase Services and the City entered into Contract 145060 with J Wise Corp. on June 6, 2017.
Contract Term
CMAR construction duration is expected to be 11 months from the 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 termination of the contract. No additional contract work scope changes may be executed after the end of the contract term.
Financial Impact
Staff will execute the initial contract for GMP preparation services for a fee not-to-exceed $7,900, including all subcontractor, supplier, and reimbursable costs. Contract amendments may be executed for construction services totaling an amount not-to-exceed $3,950,000 for a total contract amount of $3,957,900. Funds are 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
The City Council approved Construction Manager At Risk Design Phase Services Contract 145060 (Ordinance S-43543) on May 31, 2017.
Location
The project is located in an area bounded by Maricopa Freeway to Buckeye Road and 19th Avenue to 15th Avenue.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Karen Peters and Mario Paniagua, the Water Services Department, and the City Engineer.