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Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-63 awarding the bid and authorizing a unit price contract to Aushill Construction, LLC. for the Water Main Replacement 2020; and take appropriate action
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BACKGROUND:
The 2019-2020 Capital Improvement Program, Utility Replacement & Improvement provides funding for the rehabilitation of water lines and sanitary sewers. The water mains in Morningstar Lane and Morningstar Circle will be replaced. The water mains scheduled to be replaced are over 50 years old and in poor condition.
DISCUSSION:
On May 12, 2020, nine (9) bids were received, opened and all bids met specifications. The low bidder is Aushill Construction, LLC. with a bid in the amount of $256,135.00. The successful contractor has performed similar projects for the City of Farmers Branch in the past and has provided adequate references. The contract time is 120 calendar days. The proposed contract was prepared using estimated quantities and will be awarded on a unit price basis
This item is consistent with City's Guiding Principles relative to providing functional, sustainable, and well-maintained infrastructure, facilities and equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted Financial Impact (2019-2020 Capital Improvement Program, Non-Bond Utility Fund, $256,135.00)
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends the approval of Resolution No. 2020-063 awarding the bid and authorizing a unit price contract with Aushill Construction, LLC. for the Water Main Replacement 2020 in the amount of $256,135.00.
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Resolution No. 2020-063 authorizing a contract with Aushill Construction, LLC. for the Water Main Replacement 2020 Project.
2. I move to approve Resolution No. 2020-063 authorizing a contract with Aushill Construction, LLC. for the Water Main Replacement 2020 Project, with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Location Map
2. Resolution No. 2020-063
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