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kECtti .~;T F i .ITY .b 1N .T AGENDA IT .M Agenda Date Requested: October 22, 1990 Requested By: Steve Gillett Department: Public Works Report Resolution XXX Ordinance Exhibits: Recommendation from Espey, Huston & Associates, Inc. Bid Tabulation Ordinance No. 1731 SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Sealed bids were received on September 24, 1990 for the construction of a five hundred thousand {500,000) gallon elevated water storage tank, with alternate bids for a seven hundred fifty thousand (750,000) gallon tank. The proposed tank was identified in the City's water system master plan to provide adequate storage for the west and northwest portion of the City, including the potential service area north of SH 225, and will be constructed utilizing funds from the 1990 Revenue Bond Fund. Bids were received from four (4) prequalified contractors, with a low base bid received from Landmark Structures, Inc. (LSI) for a 500,000 gallon composite (steel tank/concrete pillar) style tank in the amount of five hundred twenty-two thousand two hundred forty-seven dollars {$522,247.00). LSI also submitted the lowest alternate bid for a 750,000 gallon tank of the same composite style in the amount of six hundred thirty one thousand nine hundred seventy nine dollars ($631,979.00). Adequate funds are budgeted to construct either size tank., The 500,000 gallon tank is the minimum size required to ensure compliance with the Texas Department of Health for the next twenty (20) years. However, constructing a 750,000 gallon tank will ensure the City's elevated storage needs well beyond the 20-year planning period. The average construction cost for elevated storage is usually $1.00/gallon. Low bid for the 500,000 gallon tank is $1.04/gallon, with the 750,000 gallon tank $0.84/gallon, or $0.44/gallon for the cost of the additional 250,000 gallons. The bid for the larger tank is extremely advantageous to the City. As adequate funds are available, I recommend the City award the bid to Landmark Structures, Inc. for a 750,000 gallon composite elevated water storage tank in the amount of $631,979.00. Action Required by Council: Approve ordinance authorizing contract with Landmark Structures Inc. for a 750,000 gallon composite elevated water storage tank in the amount of. $631,979.00. Availability of Funds: General Fund Capital Improvement XXX Other: 1990 Revenue Bond Fund Account Number: 035-804-620-5205 Water/Wastewater General Revenue Sharing Funds Available: XX YES NO improved for Ci,`ty Council Agenda Robert T. Herrera DATE City Manager