HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 27050-08-2024Ordinance No. 27050-08-2024
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE WATER AND SEWER CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$900,000.00, FROM AVAILABLE PAYGO RESIDUALS IN THE WATER AND SEWER
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE 2024
MISCELLANEOUS SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE REPAIR CONTRACT (CITY
PROJECT NO. 105359); PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS
ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That the budget of the City of Fort Worth for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, as enacted by Ordinance 26453-09-2023, as
amended, is hereby further amended to make the following adjustments by increasing estimated receipts and
appropriations in the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $900,000.00, from available PayGo
Residuals in the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Fund, for the purpose of funding the 2024 Miscellaneous Sanitary
Sewer Manhole Repair Contract (City Project No. 105359).
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void for any
reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way impair the remaining
portions, sections, or parts of sections ofthis ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall be and remain in full force
and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance 26453-09-2023 and all other ordinances and appropriations
amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with such other
ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations
are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Douglas W. BIack
Senior Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: August 13, 2024
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CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 08113/24 MB,C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0674
LOG NAME: 602024SSMHR-BCAC
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize the Execution of a Contract with BCAC Underground, LLC, in an Amount Up to $750,000.00 for the 2024 Miscellaneous Sanitary
Sewer Manhole Repair Contract at Various Locations Throughout the City and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance to Effect a Portion of Water's
Contribution to the Fiscal Year's 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program
RECOMMENDATION;
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize execution of a contract with BCAC Underground, LLC in an amount up to $750,000.00 for the 2024 Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer
Manhole Repair Contract at various locations, with three optional renewals; 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 PayGo residuals within the Water and Sewer Capital Projects Fund, for the purpose of
funding the 2024 Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer Manhole Repair Contract (City Project No.105359) to effect a portion of Water's
contribution the Fiscal Years 2024 — 2028 Capital Improvement Program.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize execution of a contract with BCAC Underground, LLC, in the amount
of $750,000.00, for 2024 Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer Manhole Repair Contract, with the option of three renewals.
The work to be performed under this contract consists of sanitary sewer manhole repairs and the installation of interior epoxy manhole coatings as
identified by the Water Department's Wastewater Field Operations staff. The Water Department is neither staffed nor equipped to perform sanitary
sewer manhole interior epoxy coating. This contract is necessary to extend the useful life of deteriorated sanitary sewer manholes in the
wastewater system in lieu of replacing them with new manholes.
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 this contract three times under the same terms, conditions and unit prices subject to appropriated funding.
The project was advertised for bid on March 14 and March 21, 2024 in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram and on April 11, 2024 the following bids were
received:
Bidder
Amount
Time of Completion
BCAC Underground, LLC
$921,500.00
365 Calendar Days
Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc.
$938,497.40
In addition to the contract amount, $150,000.00 is required for project management and inspection
It is the practice of the Water Department to appropriate its Capital Improvement Program (CIP) plan throughout the Fiscal Year, instead of within
the annual budget ordinance, as projects commence, additional funding needs are identified, and to comply with bond covenants. The actions in
the M&C will appropriate funds in support of the Water's portion of the City of Fort Worth's Fiscal Years 2024 — 2028 Capital Improvement
Program, as follows:
602024SSMHR-BCAC
Capital
BudgetRevised
Change
Fund
Project
FY 2024 CIP
Authority
Name
Name
Appropriations
(Increasel
Budget B
Budget
Decrease)
56002-
105359
W&S
-2024
Capital
Misc SS
$0.00
This M&C
$900,000.00
$900,000.00
Projects
Manhole
Fund
Contr
Funding is currently available in the Unspecified All -Funds project within the Water & Sewer Capital Projects Fund for the purpose of funding the
2024 Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer Manhole Repair Contract project.
Funding for 2024 Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer Manhole Repair Contract as depicted below.
Existing
Additional
Project
FUND
Appropriations
Appropriations
Total
Capital Projects
$0.00
$900,000.00
$900,000.00
Fund 56002
Project Total
$0.00
I $900,000.00
$900,000.00
*Number rounded for presentation purposes
The project will have no impact on the Water Department's operating budget when completed.
AGREEMENT TERMS: The agreement may be renewed for three additional renewals at the City's option. The renewal action will not require City
Council approval provided that the City Council has appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's obligation during the renewal terms. This
amendment will not impact the agreement terms that have already been set in place.
Business Equity. BCAC Underground, LLC is in compliance with the City's Business Equity Ordinance by submission of the Prime Contractor
Waiver Form. The City's Business Equity goal on this project is 20 percent.
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDER: An administrative change order or increase may be made by the City Manager up to the amount allowed by
relevant law and the Fort Worth City Code and does not require specific City Council approval as long as sufficient funds have been appropriated.
This project is located in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are currently available in the Unspecified All -Funds project within the W& S Capital Projects 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 the 2024 Misc SS Manhole Rep Contr project to support the above recommendations and execution of the contract. Prior to any
expenditures being incurred, the Water Department has the responsibility of verifying the availability of funds. Future Year appropriations are
subject to Mayor and Council approval.
Submitted for City Managers Office by: Fernando Costa 6122
Originating business Unit Head; Chris Harder 5020
Adddi�al_Information Contact: Lawrence Hamilton 2626