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Resolution Approving Bid in the Amount of $10,125,747.76 and Authorizing Execution of Contract 2017-093 with Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. for the Hilltop Road Lift Station Replacement, Force Main and Gravity Sewer Improvements Project
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Council Priority: Maintain Infrastructure and Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities
Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council District: 5
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact1: Mike Borchers 373-2494
Contact2: Kenney McDowell 373-2308
PURPOSE:
The bids for Contract 2017-093 - Hilltop Road Lift Station Replacement, Force Main and Gravity Sewer Improvements have been received. In order for the work to proceed on this contract, City Council approval is requested for award of the contract to Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. for $10,125,747.76.
BACKGROUND:
This work consists of installation of a new 2 million gallon per day (MGD) submersible, duplex, fixed speed sewer lift station with 250 kW backup diesel generator. The gravity line consists of approximately 4,000 linear feet of 10-inch and 16-inch sewer line and approximately 12,000 linear feet of 16-inch force main. The bids were opened on January 10, 2020 and the apparent lowest, responsible bidder is Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. (Pilot Mountain, NC) with a bid of $10,125,747.76.
The M/WBE utilization goal was MBE 9% and WBE 13%.
The contractor met good faith and has a commitment of MBE 1.07% and WBE 6.93%.
Additional bids received were:
D.H. Griffin $11,512,236.00 MBE 3.5%, WBE 5.9% Greensboro, NC
Yates Construction Co. $16,616,978.16 MBE 0.34%, WBE 7.16% Stokesdale, NC
The proposed date for start of construction is April 27, 2020. The proposed date of completion is February 21, 2021.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funds in the amount of $10,125,747.76 for this construction contract are budgeted in the Water Resources Revenue Bond Series 2018 account 516-7044-01.6019.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
It is recommended by the Departments of Engineering & Inspections and Water Resources that City Council approve the bid and award Contract 2017-093 - Hilltop Lift Station Replacement, Force Main and Gravity Sewer Improvements to Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. for the bid amount of $10,125,747.76.