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<br />REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br /> <br />Appropriation <br /> <br />Department: Public Works <br /> <br />Source of Funds: Utility CIP Fund <br />003-9890-916-1100 <br />Account Number: 003-9890-917-1100 <br /> <br />Requested By: S. Gillett <br /> <br />Report: <br /> <br />Resolution: <br /> <br />Ordinance: <br /> <br />xx <br /> <br />Amount Budgeted: $R7,OOO <br /> <br />Exhibits: <br /> <br />Ordinance <br /> <br />Amount Requested: $64,785 <br /> <br />Exhibits: <br /> <br />En2ineer's Recommendation <br /> <br />Budgeted Item: YES <br /> <br />Exhibits: <br /> <br />SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />Tank inspections performed by Dunham Engineering recommended recoating of the elevated <br />water storage tank on South 4th Street. This tank was painted inside and out in 1996. The paint <br />system has performed well, and the Engineer recommends recoating the exterior before the paint <br />system begins to fail. Additionally, the Engineer recommends touchup of the interior coating <br />(Additive 1) and the dry riser (Additive 2). A total of $55,000 was budgeted for the Project. <br />Engineering fees are $8,000 for design and inspection, leaving a total of $47,000 available. <br /> <br />Sealed bids were received on January 5, 2006 from five (5) contractors. Low bid was submitted <br />by Utility Services Houston, Inc. in the amount of$61,375 (including Additive 1 and 2). Second <br />low bid was submitted by Gulf States Protective Coatings for a total bid of $61 ,600, a difference <br />of$225. The Engineer recommends awarding the bid to the second low bidder, Gulf States <br />Protective Coatings, and cites his concerns with the apparent low bidder. Gulf States was <br />checked by the Engineer for past work experience, safety experience and references. Gulf States <br />Protective Coatings has successfully completed projects for the Engineer, and is recommended <br />by the Engineer for bid award. <br /> <br />The budget amount available is insufficient for the Project. With A 5% contingency of $3,080, <br />an additional $17,680 is needed. Funds are available in the North 23rd Street Water Line Project <br />(UTL 917) for the shortfall. It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Gulf States <br />Protective Coatings in the amount of$61,600. A contingency of$3,080 is also recommended. <br /> <br />Action Required by Council: Approve an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a <br />contract with Gulf States Protective Coatings in the amount of $61 ,600, with a contingency of <br />$3,080. <br /> <br />Approved for City Council Al?;enda <br /> <br /> <br />19t~ <br />te ( <br />