HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0085) M&C 19-0201City of Fort Worth,
Mayor and
DATE: 09/24/19
Texas
Council Communication
LOG NAME: 60RIDGLEADR12INWM-VENUS
SUBJECT
M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0201
Authorize Execution of a Contract with Venus Construction Company, in the Amount of $1,701,135.00 for the 12-inch Water Main Improvements on
Ridglea Country Club Drive, Provide for Project Costs and Contingencies for a Project Total in the Amount of $2,016,776.00, and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 3)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water & Sewer Capital Projects Fund
in the amount of $ 1,856,994.00 from available funds; and
2. Authorize the execution of a contract with Venus Construction Company, in the amount of $1,701,135.00 for the 12-inch Water Main
Improvements on Ridglea Country Club Drive. (City Project No. C01690)
DISCUSSION:
This Mayor and Council Communication provides for the construction of the 12-inch Water Main Improvements on Ridglea Country Club from Coral
Circle to Tamarack Road to provide a secondary water delivery source to the Ridglea Country Club Estates area in the event of failure of the
primary source.
Construction of the project was advertised for bid on June 27, 2019 and July 4, 2019 in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram. On August 1, 2019 the
following bids were received:
Bidder
Amount
ITime of Completion
Venus Construction Company
$1,701,135.00
180 Calendar Days
The Transportation and Public Works Department's share of the construction cost is $126,310.00 for the rehabilitation of the roadway surface
susequent to the water main installation.
In addition to the contract cost, $224,269.00 (Water: $203,428.00; TPW: $20,841.00) is required for Project Management, inspection and material
testing and $91,372.00 (Water: $78,741.00; TPW: $12,631.00) is provided for project contingency.
Construction is anticipated to commence in November, 2019 and be completed by May, 2020. This project will have no impact on the Water
Department's Operating Budget when complete.
MWBE OFFICE - Venus Construction is in compliance with the City's BDE Ordinance by committing to four percent MBE participation on this
project. Venus Construction identified several subcontracting and supplier opportunities. However, the firms contacted in the areas identified did
not respond or did not submit the lowest bids. The City's MBE goal on this project is five percent.
The project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 3.
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 current capital budget, as appropriated, of the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Fund. The Fiscal Year 2019 Water
Operating Budget includes appropriations of $35,856,873.00 for the purpose of providing Pay -As -You -Go Funding for Sewer Capital Projects.
Due to insufficient funds remaining in the Water Pay -As -You Go allocation for FY2019, Sewer funding is being used to fund the Water
Construction Cost required in this M&C. After this transfer for Fiscal Year 2019, the balance will be $9,242,019.00.
Funding for the 12-inch Water Main Improvements on Ridglea Country Club Drive project is as depicted below:
Fund
Existing
Appropriations
Additional
Appropriations
Project Total*
Water Capital - Fund
59601
$442,649.00
$0.00
$442,649.00
General Capital
Projects - Fund
$159,782.00
$0.00
$159,782.00
30100
W&S Capital
Projects- Fund 56002
$0.00
$1,856,994.00
$1,856,994.00
Project Total
$602,431.00
$1,856,994.00
$2,459,245.00
*Numbers rounded for presentation purposes.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: Chris Harder 5020
Additional Information Contact: John Kasavich 8480