Title
Water Main Replacement: Area Bounded by Harrison Street to Van Buren Street and 12th Street to 16th Street - Design-Bid-Build - WS85509012 (Ordinance S-44662)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Action Direct, LLC dba Redpoint Contracting to provide construction services in support of a water main replacement project in the area bounded by Harrison Street to Van Buren Street and 12th Street to 16th Street. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The fee for services will not exceed $4,195,109.90.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this project is to improve water flow and reduce operations and maintenance issues in this neighborhood. This area was selected for a water main replacement project due to high overall risk of pipe failure because of pipe material and break history.
Redpoint Contracting will provide construction services that will include: installation of approximately 21,000 linear feet of new 6-inch to 12-inch water mains, 200 water service connections, 65 fire hydrants, and water service taps; removal and replacement of concrete, asphalt, and landscaping; and other work as required to complete the project. Additionally, coordination of construction with an Archaeological Monitor will take place in required areas.
A Small Business Enterprise goal of 10 percent has been established for this project.
Procurement Information
Three bids were received according to section 34-201 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by the Street Transportation Department on March 27, 2018. The bids were sent to the Equal Opportunity Department for review to determine subcontractor eligibility and general contractor responsiveness in demonstrating compliance with the project's SBE goal. All three bidders were found responsive.
Bids ranged from a low of $4,195,109.90 to a high of $4,496,153. The engineer's estimate and the three responsive, responsible bidders are listed below:
Engineer's Estimate: $3,521,119.53
Action Direct, LLC dba Redpoint Contracting: $4,195,109.90
Kinkaid Civil Construction, LLC: $4,318,798
Blucor Contracting: $4,496,153
Contract Term
Work is expected to be completed within 365 calendar days from 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 changes may be executed after the end of the contract term.
Financial Impact
Although the low bid exceeds the engineer's estimate by greater than 10 percent, it has been determined that the low bid represents a fair and reasonable price for the required contract work. Additionally, the low bid is within the total project budget. Funding 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.
Location
Harrison Street to Van Buren Street and 12th Street to 16th Street
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.