Title
Water Main Replacement: Southern Avenue to Roeser Road / 15th to 7th Avenues & Southern Avenue to Roeser Road / 7th to Central Avenues - Construction Manager at Risk Design Phase Services (WS85509009 & WS85509014) (Ordinance S-43660)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with J. Wise Corporation (Chandler, Ariz.) to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) design phase services for replacement of water mains in an area bounded by Southern Avenue to Roeser Road and 15th Avenue to 7th Avenue and in an area bounded by Southern Avenue to Roeser Road and 7th Avenue to Central Avenue. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Water Services Department evaluates and replaces aging water mains within the City of Phoenix. Design phase services by the CMAR will include the following: review of design plans and specifications; provision of detailed cost estimating; project planning, phasing, and scheduling; and provision of alternate systems evaluation and constructability. Coordination with City staff and plumbing contractors regarding relocation of water services may also be required.
Procurement Information
J. Wise Corporation was selected to perform CMAR services for the two projects based on a single procurement according to Section 34-603 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.). Pursuant to the A.R.S. Title 34, the City is not to release the scoring of firms until a contract has been awarded. The top-three rankings follow:
J. Wise Corporation: Ranked #1
B&F Contracting, Inc.: Ranked #2
Haydon Building Corp.: Ranked #3
Contract Term
Services provided under this contract are expected to be completed within 11 months from 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 may be executed after the end of the contract term.
Financial Impact
J. Wise Corporation's fee will not exceed $5,000 for each project for a total not to exceed $10,000, including subcontractor, subconsultant, and reimbursable costs. 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.
Small Business Outreach
A Small Business Enterprise goal of 7 percent has been established for the contract.
Public Outreach
Public outreach will be conducted as necessary.
Location
Area bounded by Southern Avenue to Roeser Road and Central to 15th 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.