REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Tom Herbel, Acting Director of Public Works
Subject:
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Award and authorize the execution of a construction contract with MMC Inc., in the amount of $3,958,750 for the Slater Lift Station Project, CC-1561; and, authorize appropriation of funds
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Statement of Issue:
On February 19, 2020, bids were opened for the Slater Lift Station Project, CC-1561. City Council action is requested to award the construction contract to MMC Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Financial Impact:
Total funds for the project, including contingency and supplementals, is estimated at $4,942,476. Funds for the project are available in Sewer Development Fee Fund account 21089015.82600 ($2,462,476) and in Sewer Service Fund account 51189011.82600 ($880,000). Staff requests a $1,600,000 appropriation from the Sewer Service Fund (511).
Recommended Action:
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A) Appropriate $1,600,000 from the Sewer Service Fund (511) to Account 51189011.82600; and,
B) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by MMC Inc., in the amount of $3,958,750; and,
C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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Alternative Action(s):
Reject all bids and provide staff with an alternative direction.
Analysis:
The existing Slater Sewer Lift Station, located at the Northwest corner of Slater Avenue and Springdale Street, was constructed in 1968 and is in need of replacement due to its age and insufficient wet well capacity. The issue concerning insufficient wet well capacity is problematic in two ways. First, the station lacks holding time, which limits maintenance staff's ability to respond to any issues. Second, the undersized wet well causes the pumps to cycle excessively which reduces pump life and reduces the station's reliability. T...
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