HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0032) M&C 19-0164 (2)City of Fort Worth,
Mayor and
DATE: 09/17/19
Texas
Council Communication
LOG NAME: 60SMALLDWMERR2019-TEJASC
SUBJECT
M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0164
Authorize Execution of a Contract with Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC, in the Amount of $750,000.00 for the Small Diameter Water Main
Extensions, Replacements and Relocations Contract 2019, Provide for Project Costs and Contingencies for a Project Amount of $900,000.00 and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Fund
from available funds in the amount of $900,000.00; and
2. Authorize execution of a contract with Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC, in the amount of $750,000.00 for the Small Diameter Water
Main Extensions, Replacements and Relocations Contract 2019, with up to two renewals. (City Project No. 102197)
DISCUSSION:
The work to be performed under this contract consists of extending, replacing and/or relocating small diameter water mains, service lines, and
other pertinent construction required to upgrade existing small diameter water mains or as required to provide water service to individual
customers or developers. While funding for this project comes from the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Fund, the Water Department issues
work orders to the Contractor after payment of applicable estimated costs by the Customer and/or Developer.
The bid documents included a stipulation that the total quantities listed may not reflect actual quantities and that the amount budgeted for the
project is $750,000.00. Final payments will be made based on actual measured quantities. The bid documents also included a stipulation giving
the City the option to renew (subject to appropriated funding) this contract two times under the same terms, conditions and unit prices.
In addition to the contract amount, $150,000.00 is required for real property acquisition, material testing, inspection, project management and
utility coordination.
This project will have no impact on the Water Department's operating budget when completed. Construction is expected to start November 2019
and be completed when the contract amount is exhausted.
M/WBE OFFICE: Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC, is in compliance with the City's BIDE Ordinance by committing to five percent MBE
participation on this project. The City's MBE goal on this project is five percent. Additionally, Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC, is a certified
M/WBE firm.
The project is located in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
The appropriation is for funding of the FY2019 CIP.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds
will be available in the Fiscal Year 2019 capital budget, as appropriated, of the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Fund. The Fiscal Year 2019
Water and Sewer Operating Fund budget includes appropriations of $23,865,180.00 within the Water Operating Budget for the purpose of
providing Pay -As -You -Go funding for Water Capital projects. After this transfer for Fiscal Year 2019, the balance will be $2,898,918.00.
Appropriations for the Small Diameter Water Main Extensions, Replacements and Relocations Contract 2019 Project are depicted in the table
below:
Fund7
W&S Capital Projects
Fund 56002
Existing
Appropriations
$0.00
Additional
Appropriations
$900,000.00
Project
Total*
$900,000.00
Project Total 11
$0.00 $900,000.00
$900,000.00
*Numbers rounded for presentation purposes.
Submitted for City Manager's Office W. Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: Chris Harder 5020
Additional Information Contact: Adolfo Lopez 7829