CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the award of Bid 23-232R, 2024 Cured-in-Place-Pipe Water Main Rehabilitation, to Sheridan Plumbing & Sewer, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $555,080 plus a 3% contingency
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DEPARTMENT: Water Utilities
SUBMITTED BY: Darrell Blenniss, Director of Water Utilities
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
In March 2024, Water Utilities issued Bid 23-232R, 2024 Cured-in-Place-Pipe Water Main Rehabilitation, seeking a qualified contractor to rehabilitate approximately 250 feet of existing 12-inch water main using the trenchless method of cured-in-place pipe. The water main to be rehabilitated crosses the DuPage River at Eagle Street. Due to the difficulty of replacing this pipe, staff determined the trenchless rehabilitation of the pipe was the most suitable approach.
DISCUSSION:
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Advertisement Date: |
3/22/2024 |
Notices Sent: |
466 |
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Opening Date: |
4/19/2024 |
Planholders: |
14 |
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Proposals Received: |
2 |
Bids were received from the following vendors:
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Vendor Name |
Proposed Cost |
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Engineer’s Estimate |
$509,100.00 |
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Sheridan Plumbing & Sewer, Inc. |
$555,080.00 |
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Fer-Pal Construction USA LLC |
$597,880.00 |
Sheridan Plumbing & Sewer, Inc. submitted the low bid for the project at $555,080. The low bid is 9% higher than the engineer’s estimate but is still well within the amount included in the 2024 budget. Staff believes the submitted low bid is reasonable for performing the work as specified. Staff has experience with Sheridan Plumbing & Sewer, Inc., and has found them to be a capable contractor.
The completion date for this project is September 30, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT:
CIP#: WU052 - Water Main Lining Program
Cured-in-place pipe rehabilitation is expensed to the account number listed below. A total of $625,000 is approved as part of the Water Capital program for this project in 2024. The requested award including the contingency is within budget.
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Account Number |
Fund Description |
Total Budget Amount |
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41252000-551502 |
Water Capital Fund |
$40,264,902 |
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*Per Council directive, contingency on construction projects is set at 3% on projects over $500,000 and 5% on projects under $500,000.