HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0067) M&C 21-0867City of Fort Worth,
Mayor and
DATE: 11 /09/21
Texas
Council Communication
LOG NAME: 6021 WMLEAKR-CIRCLEC
SUBJECT
M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0867
(ALL) Authorize Execution of a Contract with William J. Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle C Construction Company, in the Amount of $750,000.00 for the
2021 Water Main Leak Repair Contract and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of a contract with William J. Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle C Construction Company, in the amount of $750,000.00 for
2021 Water Main Leak Repair Contract with up to three renewals (City Project No. 103327); and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Fund
in the amount of $900,000.00, transferred from available funds within the Water and Sewer Fund, for the purpose of funding the 2021 Water
Main Leak Repair Contract (City Project No. 103327).
DISCUSSION:
The work to be performed under this contract consists of repairing water main leaks that are found in the city's water system during main leak
investigations. This contract is necessary to maintain quality water service by augmenting Water Field Operations' efforts in repairing water main
leaks within the water system in a timely manner.
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 $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 three times under the same terms, conditions and unit prices.
The project was advertised for bid on July 8, 2021 and July 15, 2021 in the Fort Worth Star —Telegram and on August 5, 2021, the following bids
were received.
Time of
F--
Bidder
Amount
Completion
William J Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle C Construction
$13,351,825.00
365 Calendar
Company
Days
Staff has reviewed the proposal unit prices and considers them to be fair and reasonable.
In addition to the contract amount, $150,000.00 is required for project management, material testing and inspection. This project will have no
impact on the Water Department's operating budget when completed.
Appropriations for 2021 Water Main Leak Repair Contract are as depicted below:
Fund
Existing
Appropriations
Additional
Appropriations
Project
Total*
W&S Capital
Projects - Fund
56002
$0.00
$900,000.00
$900,000.00
Project Total
$0.00
$900,000.00
$900,000.00
*Numbers rounded for presentation purposes.
Business Equity: William J. Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle C Construction Company is in compliance with the City's Business Equity Ordinance by
committing to 10 percent M/WBE participation on this project. The City's Business Equity goal on this project is five percent.
This project is located in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are currently available in the Water and Sewer Fund, and upon approval of the above recommendation
and adoption of the attached appropriaton ordinance, funds will be available in the W&S Capital Projects Fund for the Water Main Leak
Repair Cntrct project to support the approval for the above recommendations and execution of the contract. Prior to any expenditure being
incurred, the Water Department has the responsibitlity 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: J. Chris Underwood 2629