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Resolution Approving Bid in the Amount of $5,604,000 and Authorizing Execution of Contract 2011-062 with D. H. Griffin Infrastructure, LLC for the Mitchell Water Treatment Plant Clearwell Replacement
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Department: Water Resources
Council District: 3
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Steven Drew - 373-7893
Contact 2 and Phone: Ted Partrick - 373-2308
PURPOSE:
The bids for Contract 2011-062 (Mitchell WTP - Clearwell Replacement) have been received. In order for the work to proceed on this contract, City Council approval is requested for award of the contract to DH Griffin Construction in the amount of $5,604,000.
BACKGROUND:
This work consists of: constructing a new 1 million gallon (MG) prestressed concrete clearwell tank, yard piping and appurtenances, grading, road and stormwater improvements, finished water piping and valve improvements in the high service pump station, and associated electrical and instrumentation work. The bids were opened on July 22, 2015 and the apparent lowest, responsible bidder is DH Griffin Infrastructure LLC (Greensboro, NC) with a bid of $5,604,000. A deductive alternate #1 for $375,000 in the bid was not accepted.
The M/WBE utilization goal was MBE 2.0% and WBE 3.0%.
The contractor’s commitment is MBE 3.5% and WBE 6.8%.
Additional bids received were:
Morgan Contracting $5,672,525.00 (MBE 3.7%, WBE 3.3%) Baker, FL
DeVere Construction $5,709,500.00 (MBE 5.6%, WBE 1.5%) Raleigh, NC
Wharton Smith, Inc. $5,914,306.00 (MBE 2.9%, WBE 5.0%) Charlotte, NC
Laughlin-Sutton Construction $6,114,600.00 (MBE 4.1%, WBE 6.3%) Brown Summit, NC
T A Loving Company $6,944,000.00 (MBE 5.6%, WBE 5.7%) Goldsboro, NC
Moffatt Pipe, Inc. $8,665,650.00 (MBE 5.3%, WBE 0.7%) Wake Forest, NC
The proposed date for start of construction is September 21, 2015. The proposed date of completion is May 25, 2016.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funds for this construction contract are budgeted in Water Resources Capital Improvements Fund account 503-7025-04.6019 A16042. A budget adjustment is needed to use this account.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
It is recommended by the Departments of Engineering & Inspections and Water Resources that City Council approve the bid and award Contract 2011-062 (Mitchell WTP - Clearwell Replacement) to DH Griffin Company for the bid amount of $5,604,000, and the associated budget adjustment.