HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0080) M&C 21-0871City of Fort Worth,
Mayor and
DATE: 11 /09/21
Texas
Council Communication
LOG NAME: 60SDWMERRC2021-TEJASC
SUBJECT
M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0871
(ALL) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC in the Amount of $750,000.00 for the Small Diameter Water
Main Extensions, Replacements and Relocation Contract 2021 and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the execution of a contract with Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC in the amount of $750,000.00 for Small Diameter Water
Main Extensions, Replacements and Relocation Contract 2021 with up to two renewals (City Project No. 103388); 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, from available funds in the Water and Sewer Fund, for the purpose of funding the Small Diameter Water Main
Extensions, Replacements and Relocation Contract 2021 project (City Project No. 103388).
DISCUSSION:
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 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.
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 of Fort Worth (City) the option to renew (subject to appropriated funding) this contract two 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.
Bidder
Amount
Time of
Completion
Tejas Commercial Construction,
LLC
$3,553,600.00
365 Calendar 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 Small Diameter WMERR 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
$0.60]01
$900,000.00
$900,000.00
*Numbers rounded for presentation purposes.
Business Equity: Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC a certified Business Equity Firm, is in compliance with the City's Business
Equity Ordinance by counting 98 percent of it's self -performance services towards meeting the Business Equity goal on this project. The City's
Business Equity goal on this project is 16 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 recommendations
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the W&S Capital Projects Fund for Small Diameter WM REPL
(2021) project to support the approval of the above recommendations and execution of the contract. 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: Adolfo Lopez 7829