Memorandum
City of Lawrence
Utilities Department
TO: |
David L. Corliss City Manager Cynthia Wagner Special Projects Manager Diane Stoddard - Assistant City Manager |
FROM: |
Andy Ensz Project Engineer |
CC: |
Dave Wagner Director of Utilities Mike Lawless Deputy Director of Utilities Philip Ciesielski Asst. Director of Utilities Beth Krishtalka Assistant to Director Bob Brower Utilities Operations Superintendent |
Date: |
July 1, 2014 |
RE: |
Agenda Item Award Bid No. B1424 and authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract for project UT1314, Lawrence Avenue Waterline Replacement. |
Background/Project Description
The Lawrence Avenue waterline replacement project, as shown on the attached map, includes the replacement of the existing 1978 12 ductile iron waterline from 31st Street to 27th Street. The project includes the installation of approximately 2,960 lineal feet of 12 PVC waterline utilizing horizontal directional drilling as the primary installation method to minimize pavement removal and replacement and disturbance of existing surface features. The project will be completed in a single phase and is planned to be completed within 210 calendar days from the date that notice to proceed is issued.
Project History
The Lawrence Avenue waterline replacement project was evaluated as part of a preliminary design report, which established viable alternatives for alignment, project prioritization, construction cost estimates, and sequencing that will align with planned street rehabilitation work and budgeted funding. The assessment study identified the Lawrence Avenue waterline as the fifth priority for replacement due to the frequency of main breaks. The first two priority projects, 23rd Street (Iowa to Louisiana) and North Iowa Street (Riverridge to Lakeview), are nearing completion of construction. The third priority project, Mississippi Street from 3rd to 9th Streets, is currently under construction. The fourth priority project, Ellis Drive from 19th Street to Engel Road, is being coordinated with the University of Kansas as part of the redevelopment of the Daisy Hill and Stouffer Place housing facilities and is expected to be completed in several phases.
Project Details
Professional Engineering Consultants completed construction documents for the project and it was advertised for bid on May 21, 2014. Bids were opened on June 10, 2014 and the bids listed below were read aloud publicly.
Schuetz Construction, LLC |
$581,785.00 |
Westland Construction, Inc. |
$603,546.00 |
Nowak Construction Co., Inc. |
$667,924.00 |
Engineers Estimate |
$675,830.00 |
Professional Engineering Consultants has reviewed the bids, qualifications, and current project commitments of the low bidder, Schuetz Construction, LLC, and, per the attached letter and bid tabulation, recommend awarding the bid to Schuetz Construction, LLC.
Project Funding
The project will be funded from the Department of Utilities bonded construction fund. The adopted Capital Improvement Project Scenario 5 budget allocates a total of $12,666,500.00 for the 2013-2017 period.
Action
Award the construction contract for Bid No. B1424 to Schuetz Construction, LLC in the amount of $581,785.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract for project UT1314, Lawrence Avenue Waterline Replacement.