Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission - Waller Creek Center, Conference Room 104 625 E. 10th Street Austin, TX
Water and Wastewater Commission January 8, 2020 – 6:00 p.m. Waller Creek Center, Conference Room 104 625 E. 10th Street Austin, Texas Commissioners: For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc AGENDAWilliam Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Christy Williams (District 8) Jesse Penn (District 1) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Nhat Ho (District 2) Mia Parton (District 6) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Travis Michel (District 3) Annie Schmitt (District 7) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from the December 11, 2019 Water & Wastewater Commission regular meeting. 2. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execute a professional services agreement with Harutunian Engineering, Inc. (WBE) (staff recommendation), or one of the other qualified responders, for Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP276 to provide engineering services for the Davis Water Treatment Plant Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) System Improvements project in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000. 2. Recommend approval to authorize award and execute a construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd. (MBE), for the Highland Park Water and Wastewater Improvements Phase 1 & WL-C1 project in the amount of $5,821,470.10 plus a $582,147. 01 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,403,617.11. Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting January 8, 2020 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Denise Avery at Austin Water, 512-972-0104 or 512-972-0101, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711 Page 2 of 3 3. Recommend approval to authorize and execute a construction contract with Smith Contracting Co., Inc., for Howard Lane Water Main Extension in the amount of $1,057,821.75 plus a $105,782.18 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,163,603.93. 4. Recommend approval to authorize award and execute a construction contract with Matous Construction, Ltd., for Ullrich Water Treatment Plant Lime Feed Loop in the amount of …
Water and Wastewater Commission January 8, 2020 – 6:00 p.m. Waller Creek Center, Conference Room 104 625 E. 10th Street Austin, Texas Commissioners: For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc *REVISED AGENDA*William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Christy Williams (District 8) Jesse Penn (District 1) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Nhat Ho (District 2) Mia Parton (District 6) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Travis Michel (District 3) Annie Schmitt (District 7) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from the December 11, 2019 Water & Wastewater Commission regular meeting. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execute a professional services agreement with Harutunian Engineering, Inc. (WBE) (staff recommendation), or one of the other qualified responders, for Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP276 to provide engineering services for the Davis Water Treatment Plant Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) System Improvements project in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000. 2. Recommend approval to authorize award and execute a construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd. (MBE), for the Highland Park Water and Wastewater Improvements Phase 1 & WL-C1 project in the amount of $5,821,470.10 plus a $582,147. 01 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,403,617.11. Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting January 8, 2020 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Denise Avery at Austin Water, 512-972-0104 or 512-972-0101, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711 Page 2 of 3 3. Recommend approval to authorize and execute a construction contract with Smith Contracting Co., Inc., for Howard Lane Water Main Extension in the amount of $1,057,821.75 plus a $105,782.18 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,163,603.93. 4. Recommend approval to authorize award and execute a construction contract with Matous Construction, Ltd., for Ullrich Water Treatment Plant Lime Feed Loop in the amount …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Commission Meeting Date: January 8, 2020 Council Meeting Date: January 23, 2020 Department: Austin Water Client: Colleen Kirk, P.E., Kevin Critendon, P.E. Agenda Item Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the University of Texas for the City to reimburse the University of Texas for an amount not to exceed $639,400 for costs associated with the design and construction of water main and appurtenances related to the reconstruction of Robert Dedman Drive between E. 20th Street and Dean Keeton Street. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of the Austin Water Utility. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: N/A Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by Water and Wastewater Commission on January 8, 2020. MBE/WBE: The City and the University of Texas (UT) executed an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement dated August 30, 2019 regarding the realignment of a portion of the existing Red River Street and construction of the new Red River Street. UT is constructing a portion of the realigned Red River Street within the right-of-way of Robert Dedman Drive, generally between MLK Blvd and Dean Keeton Street. Austin Water has existing water mains within Robert Dedman Drive. In conjunction with the street reconstruction work, Austin Water has requested UT also remove and replace segments of aging and small-diameter water mains and design and construct replacement 12-inch water main upgrades to provide for system resiliency and redundancy. The proposed water main improvements include construction of approximately 800 feet of 12-inch water main within Robert Deadman Drive between East 20th Street and Dean Keeton Street. The City will reimburse UT for an overall total amount not to exceed $639,400 for hard costs and soft costs. Hard costs include, but are not limited to, construction and materials. Soft costs include, but are not limited to, preliminary engineering reports, surveying, geotechnical studies, design, and project management. Other terms of the agreement will require that UT: • Pay all costs for financing, interest, fiscal security, accounting, insurance, inspections, permitting, easement acquisition, legal services, and other non-reimbursable soft costs associated with the project; • Conform to the City’s design criteria and construction standards; • Construct all improvements at their cost and, after the City’s final approval of the construction, dedicate the facilities to the City for ownership, operation, and maintenance; and • Follow bidding practices and procedures in …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission Commission Meeting Date: January 8, 2020 Council Meeting Date: January 23, 2020 Department: Public Works Client: Charles Celauro, Bill Stauber, James King SUBJECT Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with Harutunian Engineering, Inc., (WBE) (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders for Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP276 to provide engineering services for the Davis Water Treatment Plant Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) System Improvements project in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: Staff recommendation is the most qualified firm out of two firms evaluated through the City’s qualifications-based selection process. Prior Council Action: N/A Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission on January 8, 2020. MBE/WBE: Participation goals stated in the solicitation were 1.90% African American; 9.00% Hispanic; 4.90% Native Asian; and 15.80% WBE. The Davis Water Treatment Plan was originally constructed in the early 1950s, with equal sized expansions in the 1960s and 1970s. The High Service Pump Station was constructed in the 1980s. The plan has also undergone several renovations and upgrades over the years including upgrades to the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. The Davis Water Treatment Plan makes extensive use of the SCADA Top-End computer system monitoring, control and alarming. The Top-End system predominately relies on the Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) located throughout the Plant to perform tasks for the Plan operations staff. Hence, the health and reliability of the PLC system is critical to the operation of the Plant. The selected consultant will replace the Plant’s remaining existing obsolete control system network and hardware with ne3w equipment which follows Austin Water (AW) SCADA standards. It is anticipated that there will be no impact on the public because all work will be performed on City property. Should Council not approve this item, AW personnel will continue to maintain and repair SCADA components as required. However, as much of the equipment is obsolete and no longer supported by the manufacturer, failures that may negatively affect the overall Plant operational processes should be expected. This authorization provides for funding of the above listed services. This request allows for the development of an agreement with the qualified responder that Council selects. If the City is unsuccessful in …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission Commission Meeting Date: January 8, 2020 Council Meeting Date: January 23, 2020 Department: Public Works Client: Joe Hoepken, Matt Cullen, Bill Stauber, Angia Shobana SUBJECT Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd. (MBE), for the Highland Park Water and Wastewater Improvements Phase 1 & WL-C1 project in the amount of $5,821,470.10 plus a $582,147.01 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,403,617.11. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: Lowest responsive bid of four bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. Prior Council Action: N/A Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission on January 8, 2020. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 83.28% MBE and 1.44% WBE participation. The Highland Park neighborhood and surrounding area is served by a single 12-inch water line which is both undersized and inaccessible. The Highland Park reservoir has been out of service for over a decade and the pump station is currently acting as an inline booster which is not within current Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) standards and not designed to meet the current fire flow requirements. The proposed project will construct a second 16-inch water line to provide the required capacity for the increased flows and allow for the decommissioning of the pump station and reservoir, bringing the system up to current standards. This project has been divided into two phases to facilitate construction sequencing; and this request for authorization is for Phase 1. The work consists of installing approximately 7,400 linear feet of 16-inch ductile iron water main, approximately 4,600 linear feet of 8-inch wastewater main, and 115 linear feet of 36-inch steel encasement pipe and 16-inch ductile iron water main using jack and bore method. Other work includes but is not limited to: traffic control, vertical and horizontal adjustment of water meter, water valve, clean out, removal and replacement of pavement, grass and other facilities within the right of way. This item includes two allowances. The allowance of $50,000 will provide for the replacement of the bore machine soil cutting drill bit with rock cutting bit and/or clean drill bit for operation during …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission Commission Meeting Date: January 8, 2020 Council Meeting Date: January 23, 2020 Department: Public Works Client: Thomas Corner, Joe Hoepken, Matt Cullen, Bill Stauber, Anthony Hall SUBJECT Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with Smith Contracting Co., Inc., for Howard Lane Water Main Extension in the amount of $1,057,821.75 plus a $105,782.18 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,163,603.93. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: Lowest responsive bid of four bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. Prior Council Action: N/A Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission on January 8, 2020. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 8.79% MBE and 1.99% WBE participation. The existing water infrastructure in Howard Lane currently has a gap, preventing service to the property lots developing between Gregg Lane and Harris Branch Parkway. Based on the area’s designation as a Desired Development Zone (DDZ), Austin Water has determined that the existing line requires an extension to connect into the existing system to provide service to the new developing lots as well as link up the two existing systems to provide continuous and reliable water service. The Howard Lane Water Main Extension project consists of the installation an extension of a 16-inch water main along Howard Lane from Gregg Lane to Harris Branch Parkway. This extension will be approximately 3,523 linear feet and connect to existing installations. This project will fix a crucial gap in the water distribution system in the Northeast corner of Austin Water’s service area and DDZ. The project is contained within Travis County right-of-way with the exception of its terminus at the intersection of Howard Lane and Harris Branch Parkway which is in City of Austin right-of-way. Permit approval for full roadway closure of Gregg Lane from the Travis County Commissioner’s Court was granted on August 6, 2019. Impact to the public will be single travel and bike lane closures on Howard Lane during the installation of the 16-inch water line. Existing water and wastewater services will be kept in continuous operation with no interruptions anticipated throughout the construction duration. A delay in approving this contract will …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission Commission Meeting Date: January 8, 2020 Council Meeting Date: January 23, 2020 Department: Public Works Client: Charles Celauro, Bill Stauber, Nicholas Sybille SUBJECT Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with Matous Construction, Ltd., for Ullrich Water Treatment Plant Lime Feed Loop in the amount of $11,474,000 plus a $1,147,400 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $12,621,400. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: Lowest responsive bid of one bid received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. Prior Council Action: N/A Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission on January 8, 2020. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 24.16% MBE and 5.68% WBE participation. The Ullrich Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Lime Feed Loop system softens and helps coagulate the source water taken from Lake Austin. The treatment process cannot occur without it. The lime system at the Ullrich WTP consists of five lime feed systems which include powdered lime storage silos, lime slurry slakers, grit removal systems, slurry aging tanks, and lime slurry feed pumps. The Ullrich Lime Feed System processes lime powder that contains 10% to 15% volume of abrasive minerals called “grit”, which wear on lime system components and equipment. Grit classifiers, placed directly after the slakers, remove significant quantities of the grit from the slurry suspension, which helps protect the downstream equipment. The current grit classifier system is outdated and needs to be upgraded to allow for more efficient grit removal to protect equipment and piping. The new Lime Feed Loop system will limit scaling in plant piping, remove more grit, and further automate the lime feed process. The improvements being proposed include changing the lime slurry distribution system from pumping one way into a single up-flow clarifier (UFC) to using a constantly circulating lime slurry feed loop, which feeds all four UFCs at once. By keeping the lime slurry in constant motion, it doesn’t settle out of suspension, scale, and require frequent cleaning. In addition, the loop system will carry lime slurry repeatedly through the grit classifier units, so that additional grit is removed on every pass. The Handcox Water Treatment Plant …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission Commission Meeting Date: January 8, 2020 Council Meeting Date: January 23, 2020 Department: Capital Contracting Office Client: Charles Celauro, Bill Stauber, Nick Sybille SUBJECT Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with CDM Smith Inc., (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders for Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP280 to provide engineering services for Ullrich Water Treatment Plant Conversion (OSGSH) in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: Staff recommendation is the most qualified firm out of four firms evaluated through the City’s qualification-based selection process. Prior Council Action: N/A Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission on January 8, 2020. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 15.80% MBE and 15.80% WBE participation. The City operates three major water treatment plants (WTPs): Ullrich WTP, Davis WTP and Handcox WTP. The Ullrich WTP has a firm treatment capacity of 167 million gallons per day and utilizes chloramine for disinfection. The chloramine process requires the combined use of a chlorine system and an ammonia system. Although the City has successfully and safely used chlorine throughout its various treatment facilities for more than 80 years, the City desires to incorporate inherently safer technologies when available and where feasible. The City recently completed Preliminary Engineering to evaluate the options available to improve the Ullrich WTP disinfection system. The selected firm will develop the recommended option in the Preliminary Engineering Report to convert the existing chlorine system to an onsite generation of sodium hypochlorite (OSGSH) process and to also convert the existing ammonia system to liquid ammonia sulfate (LAS). The recommended option will maximize repurposing and reuse of existing facilities, structures and processes, where practical. The selected firm will perform engineering design and develop construction documents for the recommended option. All work will occur on city property and this project will be designed to avoid negatively impacting plant production. If this item is not approved, Ullrich WTP will continue to disinfect water with gaseous chlorine and ammonia. The project will be managed by Public Works Department. This authorization provides for funding of the above listed services. This request allows …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission Commission Meeting Date: January 8, 2020 Council Meeting Date: January 23, 2020 Department: Public Works Client: Charles Celauro, Bill Stauber, Gabriel Castano SUBJECT Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with PLW Waterworks, LLC, for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Thickener Rehabilitation project in the amount of $9,155,900 plus a $915,590 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,071,490. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: Lowest responsive bid of four bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. Prior Council Action: N/A Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission on January 8, 2020. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 33.15% MBE and 0.72% WBE participation. The Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is permitted to treat and discharge an average daily flow of 75 million gallons per day (MGD) with a peak flow of 165 MGD. The plant currently averages between approximately 60 MGD with peaking flows in excess of 165 MGD during large rain events. The Walnut Creek WWTP has faced increased difficulty in maintaining a reliable thickening process and delivering thickened sludge to the Hornsby Bend Bio Solids Management Plant. The existing gravity sludge thickener and equipment was constructed in 1977 and is in very poor condition and beyond useful life. Replacement of the existing gravity sludge thickener and the equipment is necessary to restore reliability to the thickening process. The work consists of demolition and rehabilitation of the existing gravity sludge thickener internal mechanism and associated components, complete demolition and replacement of the existing thickened sludge pumps, construction of a new electrical building, replacement of existing yard piping, pump station piping, valves, ventilation and odor control, controls and instrumentation, electrical, temporary thickening equipment, and other miscellaneous items. This item includes two allowances. The allowance of $50,000 will be used for crack injection and/or thickener tank repairs. The allowance of $100,000 will be used to address potential unforeseen pipe alignment adjustments. An allowance is an amount that is specified and included in the construction contract or specifications for a certain item(s) of work whose details are not yet determined at the time of bidding. The …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission Commission Meeting Date: January 8, 2020 Council Meeting Date: January 23, 2020 Department: Public Works Client: Kevin Koeller, Bill Stauber, Tony Lopez SUBJECT Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc. (MBE), for Wastewater Collection System Replacement Lines - North in the amount of $4,373,958 plus a $437,395.80 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,811,353.80. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: Lowest responsive bid of four bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. Prior Council Action: N/A Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission on January 8, 2020. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 2.74% MBE and 0.80% WBE participation. The project contains seven locations in the City of Austin identified for wastewater infrastructure replacement through TV inspection and a Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey (SSES) of low performing basins. The wastewater lines in each of these locations are over 300 linear feet in length and required production of design documents and permit approval issued by the City’s Development Services Department. These locations were selected based upon a ranking system which includes condition of pipe, location, Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) count, SSO volume, and Inflow and Infiltration (I&I). The wastewater collection system is essential for transporting wastewater to the treatment plants. Due to growth in Austin and deterioration from the harsh wastewater environment, existing collection system assets require repair and replacement. Austin Water’s wastewater collection system is a large and complex system, consisting of approximately 2,900 miles of wastewater line and serves approximately 1 million customers. This project is for the repair and replacement of nearly 7600 linear feet of deteriorated wastewater mains and accessories. The work requires some lane closures and detours at residential locations, but traffic control will provide for continuous access and effective traffic flow. The Darlington location will have a flagging operation due to more restricted traffic flow but will be open during non-working hours. Marathon Alley will close one block at a time, but residences have access though the front of their lots. The Riverside location will have detours during the boring operation and nightly closures afterward. This construction contract …
M/WBE Summary Participation goals stated in the solicitation were 1.90% African American; 9.00% Hispanic; 4.90% Native Asian; and 15.80% WBE. The recommended firm provided a MBE/WBE Compliance Plan that met the goals of the solicitation and was approved by the Small and Minority Business Resources Department. The Second Ranked firm provided a MBE/WBE Compliance Plan that met the goals of the solicitation and was approved by the Small and Minority Business Resources Department. Public notice was given for this Request for Qualifications CLMP276 Davis Water Treatment Plant SCADA System Improvements through the City’s Vendor Connection web portal. Two firms submitted qualifications statements and responses were opened on September 11, 2019. Of the two submittals received one submittal was from a MBE/WBE certified firm. RECOMMENDED FIRM: Harutunian Engineering, Inc. – Total Participation: WBE TOTAL – PRIME 84.00% (FW) Harutunian Engineering, Inc., Austin, TX 84.00% MBE TOTAL – SUBCONSULTANTS 16.00% African American Subtotal 2.00% (MB) All Points Inspection Services, Inc., Austin, TX (Underground Utility Locator Service) 2.00% Hispanic Subtotal 9.00% (MH) CaddStudio, Inc., Round Rock, TX (Drafting Services, Computer Aided Design Services) 5.50% (MH) Zamora, LLC, Buda, TX (Surveying Services, Land Surveying) 3.50% Native/Asian Subtotal 5.00% (MA) CAS Consulting & Services, Inc., Austin, TX (Civil Engineering, Permitting Services, Environmental) 5.00% SECOND RANKED FIRM: Stanley Consultants, Inc. – Total Participation: NON M/WBE TOTAL – PRIME 68.40% Stanley Consultants, Inc., Austin, TX 68.40% MBE TOTAL – SUBCONSULTANTS 15.80% African American Subtotal 1.90% (MB) HVJ Associates, Inc., Austin, TX (Civil Engineering) 1.90% Hispanic Subtotal 9.00% (MH) Signature Automation, LLC, Addison, TX (Control Systems Engineering) 9.00% Native/Asian Subtotal 4.90% (MA) Encotech Engineering Consultants, Inc., Austin, TX (Structural Engineering) 4.90% WBE TOTAL – SUBCONSULTANTS 15.80% (FW) Watearth, Inc., Austin, TX (Permitting Services, Environmental) 15.80%
MBE/WBE Summary Public notice was given for this solicitation CLMC762, Highland Park Water and Wastewater Improvements Phase 1 & WL-C1), through the City’s Vendor Connection web portal. Four bids were received and opened on October 17, 2019. Of the four bids received, all four bids were from MBE/WBE certified firms. Santa Clara Construction, Ltd. submitted the lowest responsive bid of four bids, including an allowance totaling $72,000: Base Bid Base Bid + Allowances Santa Clara Construction, Ltd., Austin, Texas (MH) $5,749,470.10 $5,821,470.10 Austin Underground Inc, Lago Vista, Texas (MH) $5,907,928.00 $5,979,928.00 D Guerra Construction, LLC, Austin, Texas (MH) $7,303,590.50 $7,375,590.50 Prota Inc., Austin, Texas (FH) $7,318,620.00 $7,390,620.00 The contractor’s choice of work methodology provides for 16 areas of subcontracting opportunities which are listed below. Participation Subgoals stated in the solicitation were 1.17% African American; 6.32% Hispanic; 0.34% Native/Asian; 1.42% WBE. Total participation estimated on base bid amount: Base Bid:5,749,470.10$ PRIMEMBE TOTAL3,679,792.00$ 64.00%Santa Clara Construction, Ltd., Austin, TXMBE TOTALS - SUBCONTRACTORS1,108,512.10$ 19.28%African American Subtotal72,765.00$ 1.27%(MB) Unism Development Co, Inc., Austin, TX (gate valves)72,765.00$ 1.27%Hispanic Subtotal36,800.00$ 0.64%(MH) Central Texas Road Boring, Buda, TX (boring)36,800.00$ 0.64%Native/Asian American Subtotal998,947.10$ 17.37%(MA) Alpha Paving Industries, LLC, Round Rock, TX (asphalt )998,947.10$ 17.37%WBE TOTALS - SUBCONTRACTORS82,650.00$ 1.44%(FW) S&R Investments Inc. dba Arrow Oil, Austin, TX (diesel)82,650.00$ 1.44%NON MBE/WBE TOTALS - SUBCONTRACTORS878,516.00$ 15.28%Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., Georgetown, TX (PVC pipe, valves)691,412.00$ 12.03%G&R Surveying, LLC, Austin, TX (surveying)13,630.00$ 0.24%Fuquay, Inc., New Braunfels, TX (manhole coatings)21,719.00$ 0.38%Custom Crete, Austin, TX (concrete)500.00$ 0.01% Base Bid:5,749,470.10$ Centex Materials, LLC, Austin, TX (concrete)500.00$ 0.01%Texas Concrete Material, LTD (APAC-Texas), Del Valle, TX ()500.00$ 0.01%TRP Construction Group, LLC, Austin, TX (barricades)42,445.00$ 0.74%DIJ Construction, Inc., Bertram, TX (striping)17,080.00$ 0.30%TAS Environmental Services, L.P., San Marcos, TX (hazardus il d )11,475.00$ 0.20%IPR - South Central, Pasadena, TX (CIPP)61,030.00$ 1.06%Chlor-Serv, Inc., Hutto, TX (water treatment services)6,875.00$ 0.12%Environmental Allies, Houston, TX (erosion control)11,350.00$ 0.20% The Contractor submitted an MBE/WBE Compliance Plan that met the goals of the solicitation and was approved by the Small and Minority Business Resources Department. Second and third low bidder information is provided. SECOND BIDDER – (MH) Austin Underground Inc., Lago Vista, Texas $5,907,928.00 96.99% MBE prime participation; 1.17% African American; 0.00% Hispanic; 0.42% Native/Asian; 1.42% WBE THIRD BIDDER – (MH) D Guerra Construction, LLC, Austin, Texas $7,303,590.50 96.00% MBE prime participation; 1.22% African American; 0.00% Hispanic; 1.12% Native/Asian; 1.66% WBE
M/WBE Summary Public notice was given for this solicitation, CLMC748 Howard Lane Water Main Extension, through the City’s Vendor Connection web portal. Eight bids were received and opened on October 24, 2019. Of the eight bids received three bids were from MBE/WBE certified firms. Smith Contracting Co. submitted the lowest responsive bid of eight bids received: Smith Contracting Co., Austin, TX $1,057,821.75 Austin Underground, Inc., Jonestown, TX (MH) $ 1,135,288.50 Atlas Construction, Corp., Granite Shoals, TX $ 1,230,330.00 Santa Clara Construction, Ltd., Austin, TX (MH) $1,233,860.00 Aaron Concrete Contractors, LP., Austin, TX $ 1,364,793.15 Austin Constructors, LLC., Austin, TX (FH) $ 1,473,794.01 Cash Construction Company, Inc., Pflugerville, TX $1,507,932.00 DeNucci Constructors LLC, Austin, TX $1,849,541.00 The contractor’s choice of work methodology provides for four areas of subcontracting opportunities which are listed below. Project specific subgoals stated in the solicitation were 2.07% African American; 6.12% Hispanic; .54% Native/Asian; 1.96% WBE. Total participation estimated on base bid amount: Base Bid:1,057,821.75$ PRIMENON M/WBE943,821.75$ 89.22%Smith Contracting Co., Inc., Austin, TXMBE TOTALS - SUBCONTRACTORS93,000.00$ 8.79%African American Subtotal22,000.00$ 2.08%(MB) Sammie J Kellough, Austin, TX (hauling services)22,000.00$ 2.08%Hispanic Subtotal65,000.00$ 6.14%(MH) Industry Junction, Inc., Garland, TX (pipe, iron)65,000.00$ 6.14%Native/Asian American Subtotal6,000.00$ 0.57%(MA) Alpha Paving Industries LLC, City, ST (paving/resurfacing, highway & road)6,000.00$ 0.57%WBE TOTALS - SUBCONTRACTORS21,000.00$ 1.99%(FW) Champion Fuel Solutions, Bedford, TX (fuel, oil, diesel)21,000.00$ 1.99% The Contractor submitted a MBE/WBE Compliance Plan that met the goals of the solicitation and was approved by the Small and Minority Business Resources Department. Second and third low bidder information is provided. SECOND BIDDER - Austin Underground, Inc., Jonestown, TX $ 1,135,288.50 95.24%M/WBE prime participation; 2.12% African American; 0% Hispanic; .57% Native/Asian; 1.98% WBE; .09% Non M/WBE subcontractor participation. THIRD BIDDER – Atlas Construction, Corp., Granite Shoals, TX $1,230,330.00 62.72% NON M/WBE, 0% African American; 36.58% Hispanic; 0.49% WBE; 2.11 % Non M/WBE subcontractor participation.
MBE/WBE Summary Public notice was given for this solicitation CLMC750, Ullrich Water Treatment Plant Lime Feed Loop), through the City’s Vendor Connection web portal. One bid was received and opened on Thursday, October 31, 2019. The one bid received was not a certified MBE/WBE. Matous Construction, Ltd submitted a responsive bid including an allowance of $1,792,000. Base Bid Base Bid + Allowances Matous Construction, Ltd, Belton, TX $9,682,000 $11,474,000 The contractor’s choice of work methodology provides for twenty areas of subcontracting opportunities which are listed below. Project specific subgoals stated in the solicitation were 1.30% African American; 2.77% Hispanic; 0.77 Native/Asian; 3.26 %WBE. Total participation is estimated on base bid amount: Base Bid:$9,682,000PRIMENON M/WBE4,349,233.09$ 44.92%Matous Construction, Belton, TXMBE TOTALS - SUBCONTRACTORS2,339,000.00$ 24.16%African American Subtotal146,000.00$ 1.51%(M/B) Unism Development Co Inc., Austin, TX (Pipe, aluminum; bends)146,000.00$ 1.51%Hispanic Subtotal2,108,000.00$ 21.77%(FH) T Morales Company Electric & Controls, Ltd (Constuction water system, Main & service line)2,108,000.00$ 21.77%Native/Asian American Subtotal85,000.00$ 0.88%(MA) Shah Systems and Technology Corporation, Austin, TX (Circuit Breakers, Load Centers, Boxes, Panelboards)$85,0000.88%WBE TOTALS - SUBCONTRACTORS549,550.00$ 5.68%(FW) Stephanie Braun Clayton LLC, Austin, TX (Photography, Construction)15,050.00$ 0.16%(FW) Liquid Waste Solutions, LLC (Portable Toilets)7,200.00$ 0.07%(FN) KLP Commercial, LLC, Round Rock, TX (Misc Fabricated items)480,000.00$ 4.96%(FW) Macaulay Controls Co. (Valves, Iron body)47,300.00$ 0.49% Base Bid:$9,682,000NON MBE/WBE TOTALS - SUBCONTRACTORS2,444,216.91$ 25.24%Fuquay Inc., Austin, TX (Erosion control services, construction)9,500.00$ 0.10%Penhall Company, Austin, TX (Boring, drilling, testing and soundings)8,000.00$ 0.08%Jimsco Glass & Window,Temple, TX (Windows)105,440.91$ 1.09%Vera Environmental Solutions, LLC, Cedar Park, TX (Water supply)186,701.00$ 1.93% The Contractor submitted a MBE/WBE Compliance Plan that met the goals of the solicitation and was approved by the Small and Minority Business Resources Department.
M/WBE Summary Participation subgoals stated in the solicitation were 1.90% African American; 9.00% Hispanic; 4.90% Native Asian; 15.80% WBE. The recommended firms provided a MBE/WBE Compliance Plan that met the goals of the solicitation and was approved by the Small and Minority Business Resources Department. The Second Ranked firm provided a MBE/WBE Compliance Plan that met the goals of the solicitation was approved by the Small and Minority Business Resources Department. Public notice was given for this Request for Qualifications CLMP280 Ullrich Water Treatment Plant Conversion, through the City’s Vendor Connection web portal. Four firms submitted qualifications statements and responses were opened on September 11, 2019. Of the four submittals received none of the firms submitting were certified MBE/WBE. RECOMMENDED FIRM: CDM Smith Inc. – Total Participation: NON M/WBE TOTAL – PRIME 57.90% CDM Smith Inc., Austin TX 57.90% MBE TOTAL – SUBCONSULTANTS 15.80% African American Subtotal 1.90% (MB) All Points Inspection Services, Inc., Austin TX Quality Assurance/Control 1.90% Hispanic Subtotal 9.00% (MH) Azcarate & Associates Consulting Engineers, LLC, Austin TX Engineering Services, Air Conditioning, Heating And Ventilating Engineer, HVAC System Testing, Balancing, Troubleshooting 5.00% (MH) CasaBella Architects, LLC. Austin, TX Architect Services, Professional 3.00% (MH) Flores Geotechnical, LLC., Round Rock, TX Foundation Engineering, Geotechnical-Soils 0.25% (MH) I.T. Gonzalez Engineers, Austin TX Surveying Services 0.50% (MH) The Rios Group, Inc., Austin TX Utility Locater Service 0.25% Native/Asian Subtotal 4.90% (GE) Encotech Engineering Consultants, Inc. Austin, TX Structural Engineering 4.90% WBE TOTAL – SUBCONSULTANTS 15.80% (WF) CDS Graphics, LLC., Wimberly TX Designing Services, Drafting Services, Administrative Services, All Kinds 1.00% (WF) Harutunian Engineering, Inc., Austin TX Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering 14.80% NON M/WBE TOTAL - SUBCONSULTANTS 10.50% JH Engineering, LLC., Austin, TX Engineering Services, Professional, Civil Engineering, Commissioning Of Facility Services 10.00% Specialized Response Solutions, Fort Worth, TX Monitoring Equipment And Gas, Engineering Consulting, Chemical Processing, Storage/Engineering, Environmental Engineering 0.50% SECOND RANKED FIRM: Carollo Engineers, Inc. – Total Participation: NON M/WBE TOTAL – PRIME 58.10% Carollo Engineers, Inc., Austin TX 58.10% MBE TOTAL – SUBCONSULTANTS 15.90% African American Subtotal 1.90% (MB) TSIT Engineering & Consulting, LLC, Leander TX Geotechnical Engineering - Soils 1.00% (MB) HVJ Associates, Inc., Austin TX Civil Engineering 1.00% Hispanic Subtotal 9.00% (GE) Maldonado-Burkett, LLP, Austin, TX Surveying Services 1.00% (GE) Jaime Beaman, AIA, Inc., Austin TX Architect Services 2.00% (GE) Azcarate & Associates Consulting Engineers, LLC, Dallas, TX Air conditioning, Heating, and Ventilating Engineering, …
MBE/WBE Summary Public notice was given for this solicitation CLMC745 Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Thickener Rehabilitation through the City’s Vendor Connection web portal. Four bids were received and opened on August 8, 2019. Of the four bids received, none of the firms submitting were certified MBE/WBE. PLW Waterworks, LLC submitted the lowest responsive bid of four bids received including allowances of $150,000: Base Bid Base Bid + Allowances PLW Waterworks LLC, The Woodlands, TX $9,005,900.00 $9,155,900.00 Peabody General Contractors LLC, Austin, TX $9,891,412.07 $10,041,412.07 Matous Construction Ltd., Belton, TX $10,556,400.00 $10,706,400.00 Prota Construction, Inc. and Prota, Inc. JV NON-RESPONSIVE The contractor’s choice of work methodology provides for 28 areas of subcontracting opportunities which are listed below. Project specific sub-goals stated in the solicitation were 1.33% African American; 3.52% Hispanic; 1.08% Native/Asian; and 0.61% WBE. Total participation estimated on base bid amount of $9,005,900: Base Bid:9,005,900.00PRIMENON M/WBE TOTAL2,914,984.7832.37%PLW Waterworks, LLC, The Woodlands, TXMBE TOTALS - SUBCONTRACTORS2,985,687.00$ 33.15%African American Subtotal176,942.00$ 1.96%(MB) E&T Masonry Construction & Remodeling, Manor, TX 168,216.00$ 1.87%(Masonry, Plastering)(MB) Lewis Clark Trucking, City, ST (Hauling services)8,726.00$ 0.10%Hispanic Subtotal2,668,000.00$ 29.63%(FH) T. Morales Co. Electric Controls, Ltd., Florence, TX 2,668,000.00$ 29.63%(Construction & upgrades water treatment plant)Native/Asian American Subtotal140,745.00$ 1.56%(MA) Alpha Paving Industries, Round Rock, TX (Paving/Resurfacing, highways and r17,745.00$ 0.20%(MA) Shah Systems & Technology Corporation, City, ST (Swichgears 123,000.00$ 1.37%WBE TOTALS - SUBCONTRACTORS64,500.00$ 0.72%(FB) All Points Inspection Services, Inc., Austin, TX (Construction photography)8,500.00$ 0.09%(FN) KLP Commercial, LLC, Manor, TX (Pipe, Iron)56,000.00$ 0.62% Base Bid:9,005,900.00NON MBE/WBE TOTALS - SUBCONTRACTORS3,040,728.22$ 33.76%JL Hardware, Tomball, TX (Doors and Windows)13,927.00$ 0.15%A&Y Painting, LLC (Painting, Maintenance & Repair Services)127,700.00$ 1.42%Texas Roofing Co. LP (Roofing)44,500.00$ 0.49%Sunstate Equipment (Truck, Lift, Powered Fork Lifts)23,356.22$ 0.26%Seguin Fabricators LTD (Gratings)25,906.00$ 0.29%Spec Ten (Fire extinguishers, cabinets & covers)1,925.00$ 0.02%Brandt Mechanical Services, Inc. (Plumbing)304,779.00$ 3.38%Rangeline Tapping Services, Inc. (Pipeline equipment, maintenance & repair)5,105.00$ 0.06%Conquest Industries (Demolition services)124,500.00$ 1.38%Environmental Allies GP (Erosion control)4,328.00$ 0.05%Wastewater Transport Services (Sludge removal, building)6,850.00$ 0.08%T. Morales Co. Electric & Controls (electrical)224,000.00$ 2.49% The Contractor submitted a MBE/WBE Compliance Plan that met the goals of the solicitation and was approved by the Small and Minority Business Resources Department. Second and third low bidder information is provided below. SECOND BIDDER - Peabody General Contractors, Austin, TX $9,891,412.07 33.97% NON M/WBE prime participation; 1.37% African American; 35.3% Hispanic; .36% Native/Asian; .94% WBE; 28.06% Non M/WBE subcontractor participation. THIRD BIDDER - Matous Construction, Ltd., Belton, TX $10,566,400.00 41.85% NON M/WBE prime participation; 1.69% …
M/WBE Summary Public notice was given for this solicitation, CLMC738 Wastewater Collection System Replacement Lines - North, through the City’s Vendor Connection web portal. Four bids were received and opened on November 7, 2019. Of the four of bids received, three bids were from MBE/WBE certified firms. Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc. submitted the lowest responsive bid of four bids received: Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., Austin, TX, (MBE/MH) $4,373,958.00 D Guerra Construction, LLC, Austin, TX, (MBE/MH) $4,469,776.10 Smith Contracting, Co., Inc., Austin, TX $4,684,131.75 Santa Clara Construction, Ltd, Austin, TX, (MBE/MH) $4,722,964.00 The contractor’s choice of work methodology provides for three areas of subcontracting opportunities which are listed below. Project specific subgoals stated in the solicitation were 1.93% African American; 5.3% Hispanic; 0.57% Native/Asian; 0.73% WBE. Total participation estimated on base bid amount: Base Bid:4,373,958.00$ PRIMEMBE/MH TOTAL4,218,958.00$ 96.46%Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., Austin, TX,MBE TOTALS - SUBCONTRACTORS120,000.00$ 2.74%African American Subtotal90,000.00$ 2.06%(MB) Sammy J. Kellough, Austin, TX (Hauling)90,000.00$ 2.06%Hispanic Subtotal-$ 0.00%(Gender/Ethnicity Code) Firm, City, ST (scope of work)-$ 0.00%Native/Asian American Subtotal30,000.00$ 0.68%(MA) Benquest, LLC,Austin, TX (Fuel)30,000.00$ 0.68%WBE TOTALS - SUBCONTRACTORS35,000.00$ 0.80%(FH) CL Concrete Construction Corporation, Taylor, TX (Manhole Construction)35,000.00$ 0.80% The Contractor submitted an MBE/WBE Compliance Plan that met the goals of the solicitation and was approved by the Small and Minority Business Resources Department. Second and third low bidder information is provided. SECOND BIDDER - D Guerra Construction, LLC, Austin, TX $4,469,776.10 96.67% M/WBE prime participation; 2.01% African American; 0.58% Native/Asian; 0.74% WBE subcontractor participation. THIRD BIDDER - Smith Contracting, Co., Inc., Austin, TX $4,684,131.75 91.42% NON-M/WBE prime participation; 1.94% African American; 5.32% Hispanic; 0.58% Native/Asian; 0.75% WBE subcontractor participation.
Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting January 8, 2020 Approved February 12, 2020 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular meeting on January 8, 2020 at Waller Creek Center, 625 East 10th Street, Room 104, in Austin, Texas. AGENDA Commissioners: Chien Lee, Chair William Moriarty Jesse Penn Nhat Ho Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair Travis Michel Mia Parton Annie Schmitt Christy Williams Grant Fisher Susan Turrieta Commissioners in Attendance: William Moriarty, Jesse Penn, Travis Michel, Christianne Castleberry, Nhat Ho, Grant Fisher, Christy Williams, Susan Turrieta, Mia Parton Staff in Attendance: Greg Meszaros, David Anders, Greg Kirton, Rebecca Vento, Dustin Rhodes, Rick Coronado, Mark Martinez, Kevin Koeller, Matt Cullen, Colleen Kirk, Charles Maddox, Gary Chauvin, Dan Freding, Joe Hoepken, Thomas Corner, Bill Stauber, Bryan Barnett, Gareth Nicely, Shwetha Pandurangi, Ryan Baxter, Charles Celauro, Randi Jenkins, Brian Haws, Janet Atkinson, Denise Avery, and Blanca Madriz Additional Attendees: Rick Myrick, Anthony Hall, Alexander Kuzovkov, Shobana Angia, Tony Lopez, Gabriel Castano, David Walch, Garrett Cox, Jeremy Wall, James King, Paw Guerra The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Vice Chair Christianne Castleberry. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION None. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the December 11, 2019 Water & Wastewater Commission regular meeting were approved on a 7-0-2-2 vote on Commissioner Moriarty’s motion and Commissioner Michel’s second with Commissioner Turrieta abstaining and Commissioner Parton off the dais. Commissioners Schmitt and Lee were absent. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execute a professional services agreement with Harutunian Engineering, Inc. (WBE) (staff recommendation), or one of the other qualified responders, for Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP276 to Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting January 8, 2020 provide engineering services for the Davis Water Treatment Plant Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) System Improvements project in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000. Recommended by the Water & Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Michel’s motion and Commissioner Ho’s second on a 7-0-1-3 vote with Commissioner Penn recusing, and Commissioner Parton off the dais. Commissioners Schmitt and Lee were absent. 2. Recommend approval to authorize award and execute a construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd. (MBE), for the Highland Park Water and Wastewater Improvements Phase 1 & WL-C1 project in the amount of $5,821,470.10 plus a $582,147. 01 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,403,617.11. …
