Title
Authorization to Rescind and Re-Award Construction Manager at Risk Design Phase Services Contract for Water Main Replacement: Area Bounded By Camelback Road from 26th to 40th Streets, 36th Street from Campbell Avenue to Colter Street, and 40th Street from Hazelwood Street to Camelback Road - WS85509055 (Ordinance S-44665)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to rescind a contract originally awarded by formal City Council action on Nov. 15, 2017, to CSW Contractors, Inc. (Ordinance S-44046) and award to TALIS Construction Corporation the Construction Manager at Risk Design Phase Services Contract for Water Main Replacement: Area Bounded by Camelback Road from 26th Street to 40th Street, 36th Street from Campbell Avenue to Colter Street, and 40th Street from Hazelwood Street to Camelback Road. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The fee for services will not exceed $10,000.
The City of Phoenix and CSW Contractors, Inc. could not enter into a contract due to CSW Contractors, Inc. ceasing operations.
It is recommended by the Water Services Department Director and the City Engineer that the contract be awarded to the next highest ranked proposer, TALIS Construction Corporation.
Report
Summary
The Water Services Department replaces aging water mains within the City of Phoenix. The program focus is on water mains in alleys and easements, which historically have high break rates and are difficult to repair. Work 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 also may be required.
TALIS Construction Corporation will begin in an agency support role for the design phase service and then hold the construction contract with the City for construction of the project. Services during the CMAR design phase include: reviewing design plans and specifications; developing cost models through detailed cost estimating and knowledge of marketplace conditions; advising the City on ways to gain efficiencies in project delivery; project planning and scheduling; construction phasing and scheduling that will minimize interruption to the City; alternate systems evaluation and constructability studies; advising the City on ways to gain efficiencies in project delivery; long-lead procurement studies and initiating procurement of long-lead items; assisting in permitting processes; and protecting the owner’s sensitivity to quality, safety, and environmental factors. A small business enterprise goal will be established for this project prior to the start of construction.
Procurement Information
CSW Contractors, Inc. was originally the the highest ranked proposer and was chosen and awarded the contract, but was unable to enter into contract. TALIS Construction Corporation was the second-highest ranking proposer for this project using a qualifications-based selection process according to section 34-603 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.). Therefore, TALIS Construction Corporation has now been chosen for this project.
Eight firms originally submitted proposals. The top four rankings follow:
CSW Contractors, Inc.: Rank 1 (unable to enter into Contract)
TALIS Construction Corporation: Rank 2 (selected firm)
Pulice Construction, Inc.: Rank 3
Haydon Building Corp.: Rank 4
Contract Term
The term for services is expected to be 12 months after issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Contract work scope identified and incorporated into the contract prior to the end of the contract term 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
TALIS Construction Corporation's fee will not exceed $10,000, including all subconsultant, subcontractor, 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
Council originally awarded a contract to CSW Contractors, Inc. (Ordinance S-44046) on Nov. 15, 2017.
Location
This project is in the area bounded by:
- Camelback Road from 26th to 40th streets.
- 36th Street from Campbell Avenue to Colter Street.
- 40th Street from Hazelwood Street to Camelback Road.
Council District: 6
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Karen Peters and Mario Paniagua, the Water Services Department, and the City Engineer.