Title
Resolution Approving Bid in the Amount of $6,303,077.00 and Authorizing Execution of Contract 2017-035 with Freyssinet, Inc. for the Mitchell Filter Plant Structural and Durability Improvement Project
Body
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: Kenney McDowell 373-2302
PURPOSE:
The bids for Contract 2017-035 - Mitchell Filter Plant Structural and Durability Improvement Project have been received. In order for the work to proceed on this contract, City Council approval is requested for award of the contract to Freyssinet, Inc. in the amount of $6,303,077.00.
BACKGROUND:
This work consists of structural repairs to existing reinforced concrete members and durability repairs and enhancements to existing concrete surfaces in walls, beams, and slabs. The bids for this project were opened on July 20, 2017 and the apparent lowest, responsible bidder is Freyssinet, Inc. (Sterling, VA) with a bid of $6,303,077.00.
The M/WBE utilization goal was MBE 0% and WBE 0%.
The contractor’s commitment is MBE 0% and WBE 0%.
Additional bids received were:
Watertight Systems, Inc. $12,822,400.00 MBE 0%, WBE 24% Lexington, SC
The proposed date for start of construction is September 18, 2017. The proposed date of completion is April 6, 2018.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funds for this construction contract are budgeted in account:
Account #: 516-7023-01.6019
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
It is recommended by the Departments of Engineering & Inspections and Water Resources that City Council approve the bid and award Contract 2017-035 - Mitchell Filter Plant Structural and Durability Improvement Project to Freyssinet, Inc. for the bid amount of $6,303,077.00.