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Resolution Approving the Bid in the Amount of $1,768,849 and Authorizing Execution of Contract 2013-031 with Breece Enterprises, Inc. for Lindsay Street Waterline Replacement.
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Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council District: 2
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Kenney McDowell - 373-4578
Contact 2 and Phone: Mike Borchers - 373-2494
PURPOSE:
The bids for Contract 2013-31 (Lindsay Street Waterline 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 Breece Enterprises, Inc., for $1,768,849.
BACKGROUND:
This work consists of installation of 6", 8", 12" waterlines and a 8" sewer line. Fire hydrants and other appurtenances are included for installation. The bids were opened on January 28, 2016 and the apparent lowest, responsible bidder is Breece Enterprises, Inc. (High Point, NC) with a bid of $1,768,849.
The M/WBE utilization goal was MBE 4% and WBE 4%.
The contractor's commitment is MBE 2.2% and WBE 5.2%. The contractor was found to meet Good Faith Efforts.
Additional bids received were:
Yates Construction Co.
$1,983,765.11
(MBE 4.4%, WBE 5.3%)
Stokesdale, NC
State Utility Contractors, Inc.
$2,276,192.00
(MBE 4.2%, WBE 4.1%)
Monroe, NC
The proposed date for start of construction is April 18, 2016. The proposed date of completion is September 15, 2016.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funds in the amount of $1,768,849 for this construction contract are budgeted in the Water Resources Capital Improvements Fund. Account 503-7025-03.6016 and 6017 will be used, and 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 2013-31 (Lindsay Street Waterline Replacement) to Breece Enterprises, Inc. for the bid amount of $1,768,849,...
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