REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Tom Herbel, PE, Acting Director of Public Works
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Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with Sancon Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $839,073.00 for the Fiscal Year 19/20 Sewer Lining Project, CC-1599
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Statement of Issue:
On April 28, 2020, bids were publicly opened for the Fiscal Year 19/20 Sewer Lining project. City Council action is requested to award the construction contract to Sancon Technologies, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Financial Impact:
Total construction cost for the project, including contingency and inspection is $943,000. Funds are available in the current fiscal year budget in the Sewer Fund account 51189002.82600.
Recommended Action:
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A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Sancon Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $839,073; and,
B) 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, or provide staff with alternative action.
Analysis:
The Public Works Engineering and Utilities Division coordinate the rehabilitation of existing sewer pipes based on maintenance history and video inspection. The scope of work for the project includes lining approximately 25,945 linear feet of aged sewer main lines identified as a priority this year. The locations would benefit from lining as the existing pipes are either lined with calcium deposits from groundwater seepage through minor cracks and joints, or have joints offset by tree roots from adjacent mature trees located in parkways. These deposits and roots, which inhibit flow, will be removed prior to lining. Lining of the pipes is a trenchless operation performed by inserting a liner inside the existin...
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