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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE WATER CAPITAL PROJECT FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $68;126.00 AND THE
SEWER CAPITAL PROJECT FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,392.00 FROM AVAILABLE
FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MILLER
PIPELINE CORPORATION FOR LOCATING AND DEHOLING BURIED UTILITIES;
MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR 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 in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in 'the
Water Capital Project Fund in the amount of $68,126.00 and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount
of $38,392.00 from available funds for the purpose of funding an award of contract to Miller Pipeline
Corporation for locating and deholing buried utilities.
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 of this ordinance, which said remaining
provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 15184 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE:
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
1/14/03 ~*C-19423 60MILLER 1 of 2
SUBJECT APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO `MILLER PIPELINE
CORPORATION FOR LOCATING BURIED UTILITIES USING THE VACUUM
EXCAVATION METHOD
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the transfer of $106,518 from the Water and Sewer Fund to the Water Capital Project
Fund in the amount of $68,126, and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $38,392-; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance. increasing estimated receipts and appropriations, in the
Water Capital Project Fund . in the amount of $68,126, and the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the
amount of $38,392; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Miller Pipeline Corporation in the amount of
$96,835 with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods for locating buried utilities
using the vacuum excavation method.
DISCUSSION:
The work to be performed under this contract consists of using pipe-locating equipment and hydro-
vacuum excavation systems to identify precise locations of buried utilities prior to design or
construction. The utility's exact condition, depth, and dimensions can be determined in order for
engineers to prepare more accurate designs based on actual conditions rather than relying on past
plans and records. Also, .utility breaks can be minimized during construction. The locations to be
verified will be determined by the Water Department.
The bid documents included a stipulation that the total quantities listed may not reflect actual quantities
and are based on the budgeted amount of $96,835. Final payments will be based on actual measured
quantities. Funding will be provided individually for each work order prior to its release. 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.
The project was advertised for bid on October 3 and 10, 2002. On October 31, 2002, the following bids
were received:
BIDDER
BID AMOUNT
TIME OF CONTRACT
Miller Pipeline Corporation
96 835
American Water Service Underground Infrastructure, Inc. $176,975
365 Calendar Days
In addition, $6,193 and $3,490 for water and sewer, respectively, is required for construction inspection.
C'aty of Fort Worth, Texas
Ma ~ or and Council Communication
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DATE
1/14/03 REFERENCE NUMBER
**C-19423 LOG NAME
60MILLER PAGE
2 of 2
SUBJECT APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MILLER PIPELINE
CORPORATION FOR .LOCATING BURIED UTILITIES USING THE VACUUM
EXCAVATION METHOD
The Miller Pipeline Corporation is in compliance with the City's M/VVBE Ordinance by committing to
20% M/VVBE participation. The City's goal on this project is 13%.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The, Finance Director certifies that upon approval and completion of recommendation No. 1, and
adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current capital budgets,
as appropriated, of the Water and Sewer Capital Project Funds.
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by: (to)
1&2) PW53 472045 060530176590 $68,126.00
1 &2) PS58 472045 070580175920 $38,392.00
2) PW53 541200 060530176590 $61,933.00
2) PW53 511070 060530176590 $ 6,193.00
Marc Ott 8476 2) PS58 541200 070580175920 $34,902.00
Originating Department Bead: 2) PS58 511070 070580175920 $ 3,490.00
(from)
Dale Fisseler 8207 1) PE45 538070 0609020 $68,126.00 APPROVED 01/14/03
Additional Information Contact: 1) PE45 538070 0709020 $38,392.00 ORD.#15404
3) PW53 541200 0605301.76590. $61,933.00
Dale Fisseler 820? 3) PS58 541200 070580175920 $34,902.00