04-25-11 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: April 25, 2011 Source of Funds: GEN 957 Requested By: Julian Garza Account Number: GEN 957- 050- 9892 - 957 -1100 Department: Planning Amount Budgeted: $700,000.00 Report: X Resolution: _ Ordinance: _ Amount Requested: $312,988.11 Exhibit: Unit Bid Tabulation Budgeted Item: X YES _NO Exhibit: Consulting Engineer Recommendation SUMMARY Advertized, sealed bid number 11020 — Brookglen Detention Ponds bids were opened and read on April 5, 2011. The City received bids from seven vendors. The low bid meeting specifications was submitted by Paskey, Inc. in the amount of $298,083.91. The project consists of construction of two detention ponds totaling approximately 25,000 cubic yards with concrete pilot channels, drainage improvements including new manholes, connections, and installation of approximately 800 linear feet of 24- inch reinforced concrete storm sewer pipe and surface restoration. The work includes driveway and sidewalk replacement, new outfalls into Ditch Channel Unit No. B112-00-00 and B112-02-00 and other related improvements and restoration. The Project is located in the Brookglen Subdivision on Somerton Dr. and Bandridge Dr. Staff recommends award of contract in the amount of $298,083.91 to the low bidder, Paskey, Inc. Staff also recommends authorizing a 5% contingency equal to $14,904.20 for a total authorized amount requested of $312,988.11. Action Required by Council: Authorize the City Manager to enter into contract with Paskey, Inc. in the amount of $298,083.91 and further authorizing a 5% contingency of $14,904.20• for a total amount of $312,988.11 for construction of two detention ponds in Brookglen Subdivision. A l s r i■Q.r or C't ouncil A. enda 7FA q 41,4 Ron Bottoms, City Manager Date