Seeking Council's authorization for acceptance of a low bid to replace 850’ of sewer main on 100 block of

Alamo Heights Blvd.

Presented By: Patrick SullivanPublic Works Director

Item #4City Council Meeting

October 24, 2016

BACKGROUND

• On June 2, 2016, staff observed a sewer manhole overflowing at Corona and Alamo Heights Blvd

• Inspection revealed a section of sewer main in the 100 block of AH Blvd was impeded by root intrusion

• Due to the large amount of root growth the use of acid was declined

• The use of acid is a temporary fix for this type of problem; plus there is a concern for the health of the trees

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BACKGROUND Cont.

• The City’s engineering firm, Freese and Nichols Inc. secured contractors’ low bids for the purpose of rehabilitating the main through a process called “Pipe Bursting”. Fees for service were $20,195.

• Once the project is completed the current ten (10”) inch main will be “up sized” to a twelve (12”) inch seamless main. This process will eliminate root intrusion in the future.

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BACKGROUND Cont.

• Publication of bids were advertised in the San Antonio Express-News on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 and Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Bids closed on Friday, September 30, 2016.

• The City received bid submittals from five (5) contractors for this project.

Horseshoe Construction Inc. in the amount of $134,000PM Construction & Rehab LLC. in the amount of $129,575 T Construction LLC in the amount of $125,531Pronto Sand Blasting & Coating & Oilfield for $119,300Texas Pride Util it ies LLC. in the amount of $77,155

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SUMMARY

• Texas Pride Utilities LLC is the low bidder.

• Following a background search, Freese and Nichols recommended the contract be awarded to Texas Pride Utilities LLC.

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FISCAL IMPACT

• Contract cost is $77,155 with a ten percent (10%)contingency of $7,715 for a total not to exceed $84,870

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