HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021/11/09-Attachments-M&C 21-0868City of Fort Worth,
Mayor and
DATE: 11 /09/21
Texas
Council Communication
LOG NAME: 601CAPCPIM458-WILLCO
SUBJECT
M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0868
(CD 6) Authorize Execution of a Contract with WillCo Underground, LLC, in the Amount of $2,099,800.00 for the Large Diameter Pipe Bursting
Contract ICAP, Part One (M-458A) Project, and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize execution of a contract with WillCo Underground, LLC., in the amount of $2,099,800.00 for the Large Diameter Pipe Bursting
Contract ICAP, Part One (M-458A) project (City Project No. 101339); and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Fund
in the amount of $2,395,198.00, transferred from available funds within the Water and Sewer Fund, for the purpose of funding the Large
Diameter Pipe Bursting Contract ICAP, Part 1 (M-458A) project (City Project No. 101339).
DISCUSSION:
This Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize a construction contract and appropriate additional funding for the
rehabilitation/replacement of 30-inch diameter segment of Sanitary Sewer Main M-458A from a point on Altamesa Boulevard located 1,230 feet
south of the Harris Parkway/Altamesa Boulevard intersection then southerly 5,000 feet.
The project was advertised for bids on July 15, 2021 and July 22, 2021 in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram. On August 26, 2021, the following bids
were received:
Bidder
Amount
Time of
Completion
WillCo Underground, LLC.
$2,099,800.00
210 Calendar Days
S.J. Louis Construction of Texas,
Ltd.
$2 593,294.00
In addition to the contract amount, $190,408.00 is required for project management, material testing and inspection, and $104,990.00 is provided
for project contingencies. The sanitary sewer component of this project is part of the Water Department's Sanitary Sewer Overflow Initiative
Program. This project will have no impact on the Water Department's operating budget when completed.
Appropriations for the Large Diameter Pipe Bursting Contract ICAP, Part 1 (M-458A) project are as depicted below:
Fund
Existing
Appropriations
I Existing
jAppropriations
project Total
Water & Sewer
Capital Projects
Fund 56002
$765,694.00
$2,395,198.00
$3,160,892.00
Project Total
I $765,694.00
$2,395,198.00
$3,160,892.00
*Numbers rounded for presentation purposes.
Business Equity: WillCo Underground, LLC, is in compliance with the City's Business Equity Ordinance to seven percent Business Equity
participation on this project. The City's Business Equity goal on this project is seven percent.
The project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 6.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget of 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 for the Large
Diameter ICAP Pipe Burst project to support the approval of the above recommendations and award 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 W. Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: Chris Harder 5020
Additional Information Contact: Scott Taylor 7240