HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18075-05-2008Ordinance No. 18075-05-2008
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE WATER CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $802,195.25 FROM
AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CONATSER CONSTRUCTION, TX, LP FOR SANITARY
SEWER CONTRACT LV (55), PART 4 FOR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT ON FOCH
STREET; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE
CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND REPEALING ALL PRIOR ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 and
in the Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in
the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $802,195.25 from available funds, for the purpose of
authorizing the City manager to execute a contract with Conatser Construction, TX, LP for Sanitary Sewer
Contract LV (55), part 4 for water main replacement on Foch Street
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void
for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way
impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining
provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 17749 and all other ordinances and appropriations
amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict
with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior
ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVk~ AS TO FO~1~I-AND LEGALITY:
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/6/2008 -Ord. # 18075-05-2008
DATE: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
LOG NAME: 30W7FOCHWL REFERENCE NO.: **C-22795
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of a Contract with Conatser Construction TX, LP, in the Amount of $674,380.25
for Sanitary Sewer Contract LV (55), Part 4 for Water Main Replacement on Foch Street (Project
00431) and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $802,195.25 from Water Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Project Fund;
2. Adopt the appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital
Fund in the amount of $802,195.25 from available funds; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Conatser Construction, TX, LP in the amount of
$674,380.25 for Sanitary Sewer Contract LV (55), Part 4 on Foch Street.
DISCUSSION:
On April 16, 2002, (M&C C-19049) the City Council authorized an engineering agreement with Dunaway
Associates, Inc., for the preparation of plans and specifications for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract
LV (55).
This project, Part 4, consists of the replacement of a 42-Inch Water transmission main and 12-Inch Water
main along Foch Street South of 7th Street and East of North University Avenue.
BID ADVERTISEMENT: The project was advertised for bid on February 28 and March 6, 2008 in the Fort
Worth Star-Telegram. On March 20, 2008, the following bids were received:
Bidders Amount Time of Completion
Conatser Construction TX LP ~ 674,380.25 90 Calendar Days
Valles Construction $ 685,003.00
S.J. Louis Construction $ 931,761.01
North Texas Construction $1,030,371.00
Jackson Construction $1,600,700.00
Gen-Spen Construction $1,345,132.00
In addition to the contract cost, $93,596.00 is required for inspection, construction stacking, construction
management and soil lab. The contingency funds to cover change orders total $34,219.00.
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Conatser Construction TX, LP, is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to 17
percent M/WBE participation and documenting good faith effort. Conatser Construction TX, LP., identified
several subcontracting opportunities. However, the M/WBEs contacted in the areas identified did not
respond or did not submit the lowest bids. The City's goal on this project is 18 percent.
The project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 8, Mapsco 76-B.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated,
of the Water and Sewer operating fund and in the capital budget, as appropriated, in the Water Capital
Projects Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
1&2)P253 472045 6081700431ZZ $802.195.25 1)PE45 538070 0609020 $802.195.25
~P253 531350 608170043152 X20.262.00 ~P253 541200 608170043183 $674.380.25
2)P253 531350 608170043160` 3 017.00
~P253 531350 608170043180 4 560.00
~P253 533010 608170043181 100.00
2)P253 531350 608170043182 1 013.00
~P253 541200 608170043183 X708.599.25
2)P253 531350 608170043184 3 500.00
P253 531200 608170043184 $10.131.00
2)P253 531350 608170043185 $50.000.00
2)P253 531350 608170043191 1 013.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (8476)
Or~inating Department Head: A. Douglas Rademaker (6157)
Additional Information Contact: Robert Sauceda (2387)
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