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Council Communication
DATE: 02/16/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0131
LOG NAME: 60SMALL DWMERR2019R2-TEJASC
SUBJECT
(ALL) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of $900,000.00 to Fund the Second Renewal with Tejas 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 increasing receipts and appropriations in the Water and
Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $900,000.00 for the Small Diameter Water Main Extensions, Replacements and Relocations
Contract 2019 project (City Project No. 102197) transferred from available funds within the Water and Sewer Fund.
DISCUSSION:
On September 17, 2019, Mayor and Council Communication (M&C 19-0164), the City Council authorized the execution of a contract in the amount
of $750,000.00, for the Small Diameter Water Main Extensions, Replacements, and Relocations Contract 2019 (City Secretary Contract No.
53038) and provided for the option of two renewals. The first renewal of the contract was authorized by the City Council on August 25, 2020 (M&C
20-0601).
The City and the contractor desire to exercise the second renewal of the contract in the amount of $750,000.00.
The work to be performed under this contract consists of extending, replacing, and/or relocating small diameter 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.
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
$900,000.00
$1,800,000.00
56002
Water Capital - Fund
59601
$900,000.00
$0.00
$900,000.00
Project Total IF
-11
*Numbers rounded for presentation.
M/WBE OFFICE: Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC is in compliance with the City's BDE Ordinance by committing to five percent MBE
participation on the 2nd renewal. The City's MBE goal on this 2nd renewal is five percent. Additionally, Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC is a
certified M/WBE firm.
This project is located in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are currently available in the Water & Sewer Fund and upon approval of the above recommendation
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, in the W&S Capital
Projects Fund for the Small Dia. Water Contract 2019 project to support the renewal of the contract. Prior to any expenditure being incurred, the
Water Department has the responsibility to validate 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