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ORDINANCE NO. 2003-Q~/f
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF LA PORTE AND WATER TANK SERVICE COMPANY, FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF
GROUND STORAGE TANK AT WATER PLANT #4, APPROPRIATING $99,091.00
PLUS A CONTINGENCY OF $4,955.00, TO FUND SAID CONTRACT, MAKING
VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT, FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes
the contract, agreement, or other undertaking described in the
title of this ordinance, in substantially the form as shown in the
document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference. The Acting City Manager is hereby authorized to execute
such document and all related documents on behalf of the City of La
Porte. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all
such signatures and to affix the seal of the City to all such
documents. City Council appropriates the sum of $99,091.00 plus a
contingency of $4,955.00, from Fund 3 to fund said contract.
Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was
posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the
City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government
Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required
by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject
matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted
upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms
such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
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PASSED AND APPROVED, this 24th day of February, 2003.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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Mart a . Gillett
City Secretary
APPROVE~' ~,
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Knox W. Askins
City Attorney
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DUNHAM E.INEERING
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Water Tank Consultants
13141 Hill Rd. . College Station, TX 77845 · (979) 690-6555 · Mobile (979) 820-1648 · FAX (979) 690-7034
www.DunhamEngineering.com
February 3, 2003
RECEIVED
City of La Porte
2963 N. 23rd St.
La Porte, Texas 77571
FEB 0 5 2003
PUBLIC WORKS
Attn: Steve Gillett, DPW
Ref.: Water Storage Tank Replacement Project @ Well #4
The purpose of this letter is to recommend award of the low bidder for the ref.
project. See bid tabulation sheet attached.
The low bidder, Water Tank Service Company, is an established firm located in
Pasadena, Texas that specializes in water tank projects. They have previously performed
similar work on bolted steel water storage tanks for the City of La Porte.
Water Tank Service Company has performed several water tank projects for our
firm over the past ten years. They are qualified to perform the work and we recommend
award of the contract to them.
Please call if you need additional information.
Sincerely,
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v:; D. Dunham, P.E.
DUNHAM EeINEERING
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Water Tank Consultants
13141 Hill Rd. . College Station, TX 77845 · (979) 690-6555 · Mobile (979) 820-1648 · FAX (979) 690-7034
www.DunhamEngineering.com
Bid Tabulation Sheet
City of La Porte, Texas
Water Storage Tank Replacement Project @ Well #4
Bids opened February 3, 2003 @ 2:00 p.m. @ City office
Following responsive bids received:
Water Tank Service Company
$99,091.00
Gulf States Protective Coatings
$107,000.00
$157,000.00
DMS Painting
The low bidder is recommended for award.
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mmy D. Dunham, P.E.
(low bidder)
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Ageuda Date Requested: ~V52003
Requested By: S. Gillett _ ~
Department: Public Works
Appropriation
Source of Funds: Utility CIP
Account Number: 003-9890-879-1100
Report:
Resolution:
Ordinance:
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Amount Budgeted: $165,000
Exhibits:
Ordinance
Amount Requested:
$104,046
Exhibits:
En!!ineer's Recommendation
Budgeted Item: YES
Exhibits:
Bid Tabulation
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Sealed bids were received from contractors to construct the Replacement of the Ground Storage
Tank at Water Well #4. The replacement was recommended by the Engineer, Dunham
Engineering, Inc. due to the age and structural condition of the tank.
Low bid was submitted by Water Tank Service Company in the amount of $99,091. A 5%
contingency of $4,955 is recommended for this Project.
Action Required bv Council: Approve Ordinance authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a
contract with Water Tank Service Company for the Replacement of the Ground Storage Tank at
Water Well #4 in the amount of$99,091. Additionally, authorize a 5% contingency in the amount of
$4,955.
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