REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, Acting City Manager
VIA: Chau Vu, Director of Public Works
PREPARED BY: Lili Hernandez, PE, Principal Civil Engineer
Subject:
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Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with Vortex Services, LLC dba Sancon Technologies in the amount of $1,599,942.70 for the Fiscal Year 23/24 Sewer Lining Project, CC-1777; and Approve an appropriation of $525,000 from the Sewer Service Fund
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Statement of Issue:
On April 10, 2025, bids were received electronically for the Fiscal Year 23/24 Sewer Lining Project. City Council action is requested to award the construction contract for $1,599,942.70 to Vortex Services, LLC dba Sancon Technologies, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Financial Impact:
Total funds for the project, including contingency and supplemental expenses, are estimated at $1,900,000. Currently, $1,375,000 is available in the Sewer Fund Account (51189024.82600). Staff requests an additional $525,000 appropriation from the Sewer Service Fund (511).
Recommended Action:
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A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Vortex Services, LLC dba Sancon Technologies in the amount of $1,599,942.70; and
B) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
C) Appropriate $525,000 from the Sewer Service Fund (511) to Account 51189024.82600.
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Alternative Action(s):
Reject bid or provide staff with alternative action.
Analysis:
The Engineering and Utilities Divisions identified the need to rehabilitate existing sewer pipes based on maintenance history and video inspection. The project includes lining approximately 23,500 lineal feet of aged sewer main lines identified as the priority segments for this project. The locations would benefit from lining as the existin...
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