2001-04-23 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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i REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: Aril 23, 2001 Requested By: S. Gillett Department: Public Works Report: Resolution: Ordinance: XX Exhibits: Ordinance Exhibits: Engineer's Recommendation Appropriation Source of Funds: Utility CIP Fund 3 Account Number: 003-9890-842-5110 Amount Budgeted: X252:,400 Amount Requested: $232,br3.9 Budgeted Item: YES Exhibits: Rid Tabulation The FY 2000-2001 Utility CIP Fund includes two (2) waterline replacement projects that were designed and bid as one project -Piney Brook Drive and Belfast Waterline Replacement Project and Catlett Lane at Big Island Slough Waterline Replacement Project. The Project, designed by Claunch & Miller, Inc., received bids on April 10, 2001, with three bids received. Low bid was submitted by JRC Construction, Inc. in the amount of $212,649.00. Completion date is 90 days after receipt of notice to proceed. A total of $252,400.00 was budgeted for construction of this Project. As illustrated by the attached bid tabulation, the bids ranged from a high of $383,174 to the low bid. Low bid was checked by the Engineer for past work experience, safety experience and references. JRC Construction Inc. has successfully completed projects for the Engineer, and is recommended by the Engineer for bid award. A total of $252,400 is available for this Project. It is recommended that a contract be awarded to JRC Construction, Inc. in the amount of $212,649.00. A contingency of $20,000.00 is also recommended. Action Required by Council: Approve an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with JRC Construction, Inc. in the amount of $212,649.00 for the construction of the Project. Additionally, authorize $20,000.00 for contingency. Approved for City Council Agenda Robert T. Herrera, City Manager Date