HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0119) M&C 21-0051City of Fort Worth,
Mayor and
DATE: 01/12/21
Texas
Council Communication
LOG NAME: 6021 WLEADSVC-TEJASC
SUBJECT
M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0051
(ALL) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC, in the Amount of $350,000.00 for the 2021 Water Lead
Services Replacement Contract Project and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize execution of a contract with Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC, in the amount of $350,000.00 for 2021 Water Lead Services
Replacement Contract which includes one optional renewal (City Project No. 103035); and
2. Adopt the attached Appropriation Ordinance increasing receipts and appropriations in the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of $400,000.00 transferred from available funds within the Water and Sewer Fund, for the 2021 Water Lead Services Replacement
project.
DISCUSSION:
The work to be performed under this contract consists of replacing water services that have been identified as lead water services. This contract is
necessary to maintain quality water service by augmenting Water Field Operations' efforts in removing lead service lines from the water system in
a timely manner.
The project was advertised for bid on November 5, 2020 and November 12, 2020 in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram and on December 3, 2020, the
following bids were received:
Bidder
Tejas Commercial Construction,
LLC
Amount
-71�
$877,775.00
Time of
Completion
365 Calendar
Days
Fort Worth Civil Constructors, LLC
$2,359,107.50
Appropriations for the 2021 Water Lead Services Replacement Contract project are as depicted below:
Fund
Existing
Appropriations
Additional
Appropriations
Project
Total*
Water & Sewer Capital
$0.00
$400,000.00
$400,000.00
Projects Fund 56002
Project Total
$0.00
$400,000.00
$400,000.00
*Numbers rounded for presentation purposes.
In addition to the contract amount, $50,000.00 is required for project management, material testing and inspection.
The bid documents included a stipulation that the total quantities listed may not reflect actual quantities and that the amount budgeted for the
projects is $350,000.00. Final payments will be made based on actual measured quantities. The bid documents also included a stipulation giving
the City option to renew (subject to appropriated funding) this contract one time under the same terms, conditions and unit prices.
This project will have no impact on the Water Department's operating budget when completed. Construction is expected to start March 2021 and
be completed by March 2022 or when the contract amount is exhausted, whichever occurs later.
M/WBE OFFICE: Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC is in compliance with the City's BDE 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.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget of the Water & Sewer Fund, and upon approval of the
above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the W&S Capital Projects Fund 2021
Water Lead Services Replacement Contract project. Prior to any expenditure being incurred, the Water Department has the responsibility of
verifying the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: Chris Harder 5020
Additional Information Contact: Chris Underwood 2629