Title
Water Main Replacement Pressure Zone 5E - Construction Manager at Risk Services - WS85509123 (Ordinance S-52155) - District 2
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to enter into an agreement with B & F Contracting, Inc. to provide Construction Manager at Risk Preconstruction and Construction Services for the Water Main Replacement Pressure Zone 5E 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 $21,532,500.
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 currently 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. Coordination with the City's staff and plumbing contractors regarding relocation of water services may also be required.
B & F Contracting, Inc. will begin in an agency support role for Construction Manager at Risk Preconstruction Services. B & F Contracting, Inc. will assume the risk of delivering the project through a Guaranteed Maximum Price agreement.
B & F Contracting, Inc.'s Preconstruction Services include, but are not limited to: providing detailed cost estimating and knowledge of market place conditions; assisting in the permitting process; advising the City on choosing green building materials; providing long-lead procurement studies and initiating procurement of long-lead items; and participating with the City in a process to establish a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Goal for the Project.
B & F Contracting, Inc.'s initial construction services will include preparation of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Proposal provided under the agreement. B&F Contracting, Inc. will be responsible for construction means and methods related to the Project and fulfilling the SBE program requirements. B & F Contracting, Inc. will be required to solicit bids from pre-qualified subcontractors and to perform the work using the City’s subcontractor selection process. B & F Contracting, Inc. may also compete to self-perform limited amounts of work.
B & F Contracting Inc.’s additional Construction Services include the following: arrange for procurement of materials and equipment; bid, award, and manage all construction-related contracts while meeting the City's bid requirements, including the local and SBE participation goal; prepare a GMP proposal that meets the approval of the City; and address all federal, state and local permitting requirements.
Procurement Information
The selection was made using a qualifications-based selection process set forth in Section 34-603 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.). In accordance with A.R.S. Section 34-603(H), the City may not publicly release information on proposals received or the scoring results until an agreement is awarded. Five firms submitted proposals and are listed below.
Selected Firm
Rank 1: B & F Contracting, Inc.
Additional Proposers
Rank 2: Hunter Contracting Co.
Rank 3: Talis Construction Corporation
Rank 4: Haydon Companies, LLC
Rank 5: NPL Construction Co. dba TPL Construction Co.
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 B & F Contracting, Inc. will not exceed $21,532,500, 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.
Location
Area Bounded By: 52nd Street to 69th Place and St. John Road to Paradise Lane
Council District: 2
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Inger Erickson, Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer, the City Engineer and the Water Services Department.