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Resolution Approving Bid in the Amount of $3,967,500.00 and Authorizing Execution of Contract 2017-039A with D.H. Griffin Infrastructure, LLC for Townsend WTP Solids Lagoon Construction Project
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Council Priority: Maintain Infrastructure and Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities
Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council District: 2
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and phone: Steve Drew, 373-7893
Contact 2 and phone: Kenney McDowell, 373-2308
PURPOSE:
The bids for Contract 2017-039A - Townsend WTP Solids Lagoon Construction have been received. In order for the work to proceed on this contract, City Council approval is requested for award of the contract to D.H. Griffin Infrastructure, LLC for $3,967,500.00.
BACKGROUND:
This work consists of, but not limited to, constructing a new 5 million gallon (MG) lagoon, yard piping and appurtenances, grading, road and storm water improvements, associated electrical and instrumentation work. The bids were opened on December 9, 2019 and the apparent lowest, responsible bidder is D.H. Griffin Infrastructure, LLC (Greensboro, NC) with a bid of $3,967,500.00.
The M/WBE utilization goal was MBE 5.0% and WBE 6.0%.
The contractor's commitment is MBE 7.0% and WBE 6.1%.
Additional bids received were:
J.R. Lynch & Sons $6,193,509.00 (MBE 5.0%, WBE 6.0%) Pilot Mountain, NC
Kiewit Infrastructure South $6,041,000.00 (MBE 5.1%, WBE 7.7%) Hanover, MD
The proposed date for start of construction is February 24, 2020. The proposed date of completion is April 29, 2021.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funds in the amount of $3,967,500.00 for this construction contract are budgeted in the Water Resources Capital Improvement Fund account 503-7029-04.6019 A20054. 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 2017-039A - To...
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