09-26-16 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM September 26, September 26, AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested: 20162016 003 Utilities CIP003 Utilities CIP Source of Funds:Source of Funds: Sharon ValianteSharon Valiante Requested By:Requested By: 003.7085.533.1100003.7085.533.1100 Account Number:Account Number: AdministrationAdministration Department:Department: $165,000.00$165,000.00 Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted: Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance: Amount Amount $86,968.00$86,968.00 Requested:Requested: Other: Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO AttachmentsAttachments : : 1.Bid TabulationBid Tabulation 2.Vendor Access ReportVendor Access Report 3.Project LocationProject Location 4.Bid FormBid Form SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS The water main extension along the 146 southbound feeder is identified in the fiscal year 2016 CIP The water main extension along the 146 southbound feeder is identified in the fiscal year 2016 CIP budget for design and construction. The waterline extension runs parallel with the south bound feeder budget for design and construction. The waterline extension runs parallel with the south bound feeder crossing under Little Cedar Bayou on the west side of Highway 146. The project scope is to install crossing under Little Cedar Bayou on the west side of Highway 146. The project scope is to install approximately 530 LF of 8approximately 530 LF of 8PVC waterline with appurtenances. The 8PVC waterline with appurtenances. The 8PVC waterline will be installed PVC waterline will be installed utilizing horizontal directional drilling in lieu of open cut. The method of construction is the best option for utilizing horizontal directional drilling in lieu of open cut. The method of construction is the best option for the project in order to eliminate exposure to the environmental conditions that exist within the project the project in order to eliminate exposure to the environmental conditions that exist within the project boundaries. The waterline extension will provide a looped system, additional fire protection, and boundaries. The waterline extension will provide a looped system, additional fire protection, and improved water quality. improved water quality. ststststthththth Bid 16021 was advertised in the Bay Area Observer on July 21Bid 16021 was advertised in the Bay Area Observer on July 21, and 28, and 28, posted on Public Purchase , posted on Public Purchase and the Citys website. The access report is attached. Bid 16021 SH 146 Feeder Water Line Project s website. The access report is attached. Bid 16021 SH 146 Feeder Water Line Project was opened and read on August 9, 2016, two bids were received. Low bid is Armadillo Construction at was opened and read on August 9, 2016, two bids were received. Low bid is Armadillo Construction at $78,968.00. City staff contacted references provided by Armadillo construction and verified timely and successful City staff contacted references provided by Armadillo construction and verified timely and successful completion of past projects. Past projects include a 130completion of past projects. Past projects include a 130,,1414steel casing crossing a State Highway in steel casing crossing a State Highway in the town of Pantego (near Arlington), Texas, 640the town of Pantego (near Arlington), Texas, 640directional drill of a 6directional drill of a 6and a 12and a 12waterline in Bellville, waterline in Bellville, Texas, and installation of 130 LF of 18Texas, and installation of 130 LF of 18steel pipe in Galena Park, Texas. steel pipe in Galena Park, Texas. Staff Recommends award of Bid 16021 to Armadillo Construction for $78,968 and a contingency of Staff Recommends award of Bid 16021 to Armadillo Construction for $78,968 and a contingency of $8,000.00. Benefits: There will be increased fire protection and improved water quality eliminating dead end waterlines.There will be increased fire protection and improved water quality eliminating dead end waterlines. Liabilities: None Operating Costs: Operating Costs: