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DATE: 08/25/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0601
LOG NAME: 60SMALL DWMERR2019R1-TEJASC
SUBJECT
(ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of $900,000.00 to Fund the First Renewal with Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC, for
Small Diameter Water Main Extensions, Replacements and Relocations Contract 2019 for Various Locations Throughout the City
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance adjusting receipts and appropriations within the Water
Capital Fund by increasing receipts and appropriations in the Small Diameter Water Main Extensions, Replacements and Relocations Contract
2019 project (City Project No. 102197) in the amount of $900,000.00, and decreasing receipts and appropriations in the Unspecified project (City
Project No. UNSPEC) in the Water Capital Fund by the same amount to fund the First Renewal of City Secretary Contract No. 53038 with Tejas
Commercial Construction, LLC.
DISCUSSION:
On September 17, 2019 (M&C 19-0164) the City Council authorized execution of a contract in the amount of $750,000.00, with the option of two
renewals, subject to appropriated funding with Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC for Small Diameter Water Main Extensions, Replacements
and Relocations Contract 2019 (City Secretary Contract No. 53038).
The City and the Contractor desire to exercise the first renewal of the contract in the amount of $750,000.00 and with the same terms and
conditions.
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 Capital Fund, the Water Department issues work orders to the
Contractor after payment of applicable estimated costs by the Customer and/or Developer.
In addition to the contract amount, $150,000.00 is required for project management, material testing, inspection and real property acquisition.
This project will have no impact on the Water Department's operating budget when completed.
Appropriations for the Small Diameter Water Main Extensions, Replacements and Relocations Contract 2019 for various locations throughout the
city are depicted below:
Fund
Existing
Appropriations
Additional
Appropriations
Project Total*
W & S Capital
Projects - Fund
$900,000.00
$0.00
$900,000.00
56002
Water Capital - Fund
59601
$0.00
$900,000.00
$900,000.00
Project Total
J $900,000.00
$900,000.00
$1,800,000.00
*Numbers rounded for presentation.
M/WBE OFFICE: Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC is in compliance with the City's BIDE Ordinance by committing to five percent MBE
participation on the 1st renewal. The City's MBE goal on this project is five percent. Additionally, Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC is a certified
M/WBE firm.
This project is located in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are currently available in the Unspecified project within the Water Capital fund and upon approval of the
above recommendation and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the Water Capital fund for the Small Dia.
Water Contract 2019 project to support the renewal of the contract. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the Water Department has the
responsibility of verifying the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office W. Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: Chris Harder 5020
Additional Information Contact: Adolfo Lopez 7829