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Resolution Approving Bid in the Amount of $719,000 and Authorizing Execution of Contract 2015-041A with Harper Corporation for the TZO Mechanical Bar Screen Upgrades
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Department: Water Resources
Council District: 2
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Steven Drew - 373-7893
Contact 2 and Phone: Ted Kallam - 373-2883
PURPOSE:
The bids for Contract 2015-041A (TZO Mechanical Bar Screen Upgrades) have been received. In order for the work to proceed on this contract, City Council approval is requested for award of the contract to Harper Corporation in the amount of $719,000.
BACKGROUND:
The City determined that due to the intensive labor and high cost of repairs, the existing mechanical bar screens had reached their useful life and needed to be replaced. The replacement of the bar screens will help aid in resolving issues with the grit system and the primary setting tanks. This work consists of: installation of 4 mechanical bar screens, 2 screw conveyors, 2 screenings washer/compactors, 1 electric gate actuator, control panels and all appurtenances, 7 ultrasonic level transmitters, piping, structural work, electrical work, and all necessary appurtenances. The bids for this project were opened on September 6, 2016 and the apparent lowest, responsible bidder is Harper Corporation (Greenville, SC) with a bid of $719,000.
The M/WBE utilization goal was MBE 5.0% and WBE 6.0%.
The contractor's commitment is MBE 5.48% and WBE 45.5%.
Additional bids received were:
Laughlin-Sutton Construction $774,000.00 (MBE 0.0%, WBE 40.5%) Brown Summit, NC
Garney Companies, Inc. $770,000.00 (MBE 5.5%, WBE 40.0%) Cary, NC
The proposed date for start of construction is November 21, 2016. The proposed date of completion is July 3, 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.
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