HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17397-02-2007Ordinance No. 17397-02-2007
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE WATER CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,984,448 FROM A
WATER AND SEWER OPERATING FUND TRANSFER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO WILLIAM J. SCHULTZ, INC. DBA CIRCLE "C"
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR 36-INCH WATER MAIN EXTENSION ALONG
TRINITY RAILWAY EXPRESS RIGHT-OF WAY, CONTRACT 2, UNIT 3, CITY PROJECT
NO. 00352; 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 2006-2007 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 $2,984,448 from a Water and Sewer Operating Fund
transfer, for the purpose of awarding a contract to William J. Schultz, Inc. dba Circle "C" Construction
Company for 36-inch water main extension along Trinity Railway Express Right-of-Way, Contract 2, Unit
3, City Project No. 00352.
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. 17142 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
APPROVFZD,/~S TO
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: ' February 6. 2007
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 2/6/2007 -Ordinance No. 17397-02-2007
DATE: Tuesday, February 06, 2007
LOG NAME: 30TRINITYCIRCLE REFERENCE NO.: C-21963
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of Contract with William J. Schultz, Inc., d/b/a Circle "C" Construction
Company, for 36-Inch Water Main Extension along a Portion of Trinity Railway Express Right-of-
Way Contract 2, Unit 3 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (City Project No. 00352)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the transfer of $2,984,448.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to the Water Capital
Projects Fund;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $2,984,448.00 from available funds; and
3. Authorize award of contract to William J. Schultz, Inc., d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company, in the
amount of $2,897,522.00 for 36-inch water main extension along a porkion of Trinity Railway Express right-
of-way (FM 157 to Tarrant Main Street).
DISCUSSION:
On March 19, 2002, (M&C C-18999) the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an
engineering agreement with TranSystems Corporation Consultants, to prepare plans and specifications for
Trinity Boulevard Water Main Extension from Greenbelt Road to State Highway 360.
In order to expedite construction, the project was divided into two contracts: Contract 1, Units 1 and 2 from
Greenbelt Road to FM 157 and Contract 2, Units 3 and 4 from FM157 to State Highway 360. Contract 1 is
complete. Council approval is being sought for Contract 2, Unit 3 via this M&C and Contract 2, Unit 4 will
be advertised for bid at a future date.
This project, Contract 2, Unit 3, consists of the installation of approximately 10,700 linear feet of primarily
16 and 36-inch water pipe and related appurtenances.
The project was advertised on November 22 and 30, 2006. On December 21, 2006, the following bids
were received:
Bidder
*Gin-Spen, Inc.
William J. Schultz,lnc.., d/b/a
Circle "C" Construction Co.
S.J. Louis Construction of TX, Ltd.
Amount Time of Comaletion
$2,459,916.85 120 Calendar Days
$2,897,522.00
$3,050,604.66
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Jackson Construction, Ltd.
$3,752,772.00
*Subsequent to receipt of bids, Gin-Spen, Inc. contacted City staff and requested release from its bid
without penalty because the company had made a material mistake on a unit cost pay item at the time the
bid was submitted. Gin-Spen's bid amount would have been $320,000 higher if not for the material
mistake. Staff recommends approval of Gin-Spen's request and also that the contract for the project be
awarded to the next responsive low bidder, William J. Schultz Inc., d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company.
There are sufficient funds available for inspection, material testing, and other construction related costs
and $86,926 is provided for project contingencies.
William J. Schultz, Inc., d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company, is in compliance with the City's M/1/VBE
Ordinance by committing to 18 percent M/V1(BE participation. The City's goal is 18 percent.
The project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 5.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of
the Water Capital Project Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
1&2)P264 472045 605140035287 X2,984.448.00 1)PE45 538070 0609020 $2,984,448.00
P264 541200 605140035287 $2,984,448.00 3)P264 541200 605140035287 $2,897,523.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by_
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Marc A. Ott (8476)
A. Douglas Rademaker (6157)
Rakesh Chaubey (6051)
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