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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: January 14 2002. Requested By: S. Gillett ln&-s --- ! Department: Public Works Report: Resolution: Ordinance: XX Exhibits: Ordinance Exhibits: Engineer's Recommendation Exhibits: Appropriation Source of Funds: Utility CIP Account Number: 003-9890-864-1100 Amount Budgeted: %75,000 Amount Requested: $55,660 Budgeted Item: YES SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Tank inspections performed by Dunham Engineering recommended recoating of the elevated water storage tank in the former Bayshore MUD. This tank was last coated in 1991. The paint system has performed well, and the Engineer recommends recoating before the paint system begins to fail. Dunham Engineering has designed the proposed improvements, and sealed bids were received on December 17, 2001 from four (4) contractors. Low bid was submitted by Gulf States Coatings, Inc. of La Porte in the amount of $50,600. A total of 75,000 was budgeted for this Project. As illustrated by the attached bid tabulation, the bids ranged from a high of $96,772 to the low bid. Low bidder was checked by the Engineer for past work experience, safety experience and references. Gulf States Coatings, Inc. has successfully completed projects for the Engineer, and is recommended by the Engineer for bid award. A total of $69,000 is available in the Project budget for construction. It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Gulf States Coatings, Inc. in the amount of $50,600. A contingency of $5,060 is also recommended. Action Required by Council: Approve an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Gulf States Coatings, Inc. in the amount of $50,600, with a contingency of $5,060. Approved for City Council Agenda Robert T. Herrera, City Manager Date