Title
Resolution Approving Bid in the Amount of $5,891,225.69 and Authorizing Contract 2018-042B with Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. for the Birch Creek Sewer Improvements, Phase I
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Council Priority: Maintain Infrastructure and Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities
Department: Engineering and Inspections
Council District: All
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Mike Borchers, 373-2494
Contact 2 and Phone: Kenney McDowell, 373-2302
PURPOSE:
The bids for Contract 2018-042B - Birch Creek Sewer Improvements, Phase I, 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 $5,891,225.69.
BACKGROUND:
The work consists of all labor, equipment, and materials required for the construction of 1,197 linear feet of 24”, 8,123 linear feet of 18”, 3,995 linear feet of 12”, and 4,031 linear feet of 8” gravity sanitary sewer, as well as manholes and appurtenances.
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The bids were opened on August 27, 2020. The MBE participation goal was 5.0% and the WBE participation goal was 7.0%. The contractor commitment for these goals is MBE 5.03% and WBE 7.0%.
The other responsive bids received was:
Smith-Row, LLC $6,247,777.91 MBE=1.57% WBE=4.77% Mount Airy, NC
Park Construction of NC $6,829,795.50 MBE=1.27% WBE=7.00% Morrisville, NC
State Utility Contractors $7,223,261.00 MBE=0.69% WBE=5.11% Monroe, NC
Cleary Construction $7,896,146.00 MBE=0.00% WBE=2.00% Yadkinville, NC
JSmith Civil, LLC $8,614,940.80 MBE=5.00% WBE=7.50% Goldsboro, NC
Yates Construction $8,589,210.42 MBE=5.10% WBE=7.15% Stokesdale, NC
One other bid was received, but was considered to be non-responsive.
The proposed date for start of construction is December 2020. The proposed date of completion is December 2022.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funds in the amount of $2,891,225.69 for this construction contract are budgeted in the Water Resources Sewer Line Fund account 503-7030-02-6017, CBR# A21041. Funds in the amount of $3 million for this construction contract are budgeted in the Water Resources Birch Creek State Grant Fund account 220-7077-01.6017. A budget adjustment is needed to use these accounts.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
It is recommended by the Departments of Engineering & Inspections and Water Resources that City Council approve the bid and award Contract 2018-042B - Birch Creek Sewer Improvements, Phase I to Jimmy R. Lynch & Sons, Inc. for $5,891,225.69.