Memorandum
City of Lawrence
Utilities
TO:
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David Corliss, City Manager Debbie Van Saun, ACM, Community Development Services
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FROM: |
Mary Baker, Project Engineer, Utilities
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CC: |
Dave Wagner, Director, Utilities Philip Ciesielski, Utilities Engineer Bob Brower, Field Operations Manager
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Date: |
May 18, 2007
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RE: |
14th and Tennessee Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project Award Bid– Project CS07-02
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Please include the following item on the consent agenda for the May 22, 2007 City Commission meeting.
Award the bid to Mc Louth Excavating in the amount of $229,346.00 to construct the 14th and Tennessee Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project (CS07-02).
Project Description/History: Vitreous clay sanitary sewer beneath Tennessee Avenue in the area bounded by 14th Street and 16th Street is approximately fifty years old and has deteriorated with age. The manholes’ current location in a parking lane and a length of sewer that changes direction without a manhole have caused difficulties for maintenance activities. The project has designed a replacement sewer to increase the reliability and reduce maintenance on this portion of the collection system.
Project Status/ Details:
November/December 2006: The Utilities Department received proposals from seven firms and selected BG Consultants to provide design services.
January 2007: Staff has negotiated a contract with BG Consultants, Inc. to design the modifications.
March 2007: Utilities Department staff and BG Consultants held a public information meeting and completed design for the replacement sewer.
May 2007: The project received bids from four contractors:
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Bidder |
total |
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Mc Louth Excavating |
$229,346.00 |
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D.F. Freeman Contractors |
$277,163.00 |
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Heartland Midwest |
$280,093.00 |
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Linaweaver Construction |
$297,960.00 |
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Engineer’s Estimate |
$237,945.00 |
BG Consultant, Inc. has evaluated the bids and recommends that the City contract with Mc Louth Excavating. Utilities Department staff concur with the recommendation.
Project Funding: Funding is through the Utilities Capital Improvement Program non-bonded funds.
Action Request. Utilities staff request approval from the City Commission to award the bid to Mc Louth Excavating in the amount of $229,346.00 to construct the 14th and Tennessee Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project.