Water and Wastewater CommissionApril 16, 2025

Item #04 - Garden Villa Lane Pipeline Renewal — original pdf

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Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 16, 2025 Council: April 24, 2025 ..Title Posting Language Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Garden Villa Lane Water & Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project for Capital Delivery Services with DeNucci Constructors, LLC, in the amount of $8,426,181 plus a $842,619 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,268,800. Funding: $5,440,931 is available in Austin Water’s Capital Budget and $3,827,870 is available in the Watershed Protection Department’s Capital Budget. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1025 for these services. The solicitation was issued December 9, 2024, and closed February 6, 2025. Of the six offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm? sid=140140 . 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 7.17% MBE and 0.83% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 16, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Garden Villa Lane Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is a part of the Renewing Austin Program, which is an ongoing effort to replace and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks, that are in poor condition, and impact service delivery. The program also coordinates and includes wastewater lines in poor condition and in need of replacement within the project area. Additionally, through a partnership with the Watershed Protection Department (WPD), the project also includes the replacement of existing storm drainpipes to mitigate aging infrastructure and to reduce localized flooding risks. The Garden Villa Lane Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project consists of repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains located within Barton Skyway to Cardinal Lane, Garden Villa Court, and Cardinal Lane from 5th Street to Locke Lane. Water system renewal includes approximately 143 linear feet (LF) of 6-inch, 618 LF of 8-inch, and 2,446 LF of 12-inch main along with service lines to individual properties and associated appurtenances. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 1,825 LF of 8- inch main and 1,143 LF of 12-inch main, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 16, 2025 Council: April 24, 2025 Additionally, storm drain pipe improvements include construction of approximately 620 LF of 18-inch pipe, 964 LF of 24-inch pipe, 428 LF of 30-inch pipe, 259 LF of 36-inch pipe, LF of 4’X2’ reinforced box culvert (RBC), 217 LF of 4’X4’ RBC, 451 LF of 5’X4’ RBC, 187 LF of 7’X4’ RBC, 366 LF of 8’X4’ RBC, and storm drain equipment located in the street right of way. Due to the potential for encountering unknown subsurface conditions, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders to cover any unforeseen construction costs associated with the project. The project proposes lane closures and detours. The contractor will install appropriate traffic detour signs and barricades to direct traffic. The contractor will work to ensure that residents and businesses always have access to their driveways. If access cannot be maintained, written notice of limited access will be provided to the affected property owner(s) at least 24 hours in advance. In addition, there will be planned temporary water and wastewater service interruptions, primarily during pipeline tie-in and service reconnections. Residents will be notified at least 48 hours in advance of planned service interruptions. This construction contract is time sensitive and is a critical component of improving the infrastructure stability of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Delay or deferral of this contract will require additional time and cost for City construction crews to conduct maintenance and repairs. The contract allows 540 calendar days for completion of this project. This project is located within zip code 78704 (District 3). City of Austin Council Meeting Backup: April 24, 2025 File ID: 25-0519 Item: 4 Page 1 of 1 Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 16, 2025 Council: April 24, 2025 M/WBE Summary Public notice was given for this solicitation, CLM1025 for the Garden Villa Lane Water & Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project, through the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Six bids were received and opened on February 6, 2025. Of the six bids received, two bids were from MBE/WBE certified firms. DeNucci Constructors, LLC submitted the lowest responsive bid: Denucci Constructors, LLC, Austin, TX, Cash Construction Co., Inc. Pflugerville, TX, Santa Clara Construction, Ltd. Austin, TX, (MBE/MH) Cedar Hills Construction, LLC, Cedar Park, TX M.A. Smith Contracting Co., Inc., Austin, TX Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc. (MBE/MH) $8,426,181.00 $8,488,035.00 $8,637,372.80 $9,218,122.80 $9,532,114.00 Non-Responsive The contractor’s choice of work methodology provides for 14 areas of contracting opportunities which are listed below. Participation goals stated in the solicitation were 1.32% African American; 5.51% Hispanic; 0.42% Native/Asian American; 0.95% WBE. Total participation estimated on base bid amount: PRIME NON M/WBE DeNucci Constructors, LLC, Austin, TX Base Bid: $ 8 , 4 2 6 , 1 8 1 . 0 0 $ 7,430,181.00 88.15% MBE TOTALS - SUBCONTRACTORS $ 604,000.00 7.17% African American Subtotal (MB) Avery Williamson DBA: Avery's Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC, Round Rock, TX (Landscaping (Including Design, Planting, Fertilizing) (MB) Sammie J. Kellough DBA: Sam Kellough Trucking Austin, TX (Hauling Services) Hispanic Subtotal (MH) MARS Industries, LLC, Cedar Creek, TX (Pipe) Native/Asian American Subtotal (MA) BenQwest, Austin, TX (Fuel Oil, Diesel) WBE TOTALS - SUBCONTRACTORS (FW) Terra EcoServices, LLC, Austin, TX (Enviormental Consulting Services) (FW) Liquid Waste Solutions LLC, Buda, TX (Portable Tiolets) (FW) Stephanie Braun Clayton, Austin, TX (Photography Construction) $ $ 103,000.00 82,000.00 1.22% 0.97% $ 21,000.00 0.25% $ $ 465,000.00 465,000.00 $ $ 36,000.00 36,000.00 $ $ 70,000.00 20,000.00 $ $ 20,000.00 30,000.00 5.52% 5.52% 0.43% 0.43% 0.83% 0.24% 0.24% 0.36% Page 1 of 2 NON MBE/WBE TOTALS - SUBCONTRACTORS Lauren Concrete, Inc., Austin, TX (Concrete, Ready Mix) SMYRNA Redi-Mix Concrete, LLC dba: SRM Concrete LLC, Austin Alpha Paving Industries LLC, Round Rock, TX (Paving/Resurfacin Stripe-It-Up LLC, Austin, TX (Pavement Marking Lines, Letters, a National Works, Luling, TX (Metal Coating Services, Video Scann J A Road Boring, Inc, Kyle, TX (Boring, Drilling) Tiki Trucking, LP, Leander, TX (Hauling Services) I.C.C.S LLC DBA: ICCS Academy (Training, On Line (Construction Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 16, 2025 Council: April 24, 2025 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 310,000.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 250,000.00 25,000.00 19,000.00 2,500.00 1,500.00 9,000.00 3.70% 0.02% 0.02% 2.97% 0.30% 0.23% 0.03% 0.02% 0.11% 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 - Cash Construction Co., Inc. Pflugerville, TX, 78.91% NON M/WBE prime participation; .96% African American; 1.27% Hispanic; 0% Native/Asian American; 0.16% WBE; 18.7% Non M/WBE subcontractor participation. $8,488,035.00 THIRD BIDDER - Santa Clara Construction, Ltd. Austin, TX, (MBE/MH) $8,637,372.80 78.7%M/WBE prime participation; 1.33% African American; 0% Hispanic; 0.43% Native/Asian American; 0.96% WBE; 18.58% Non M/WBE subcontractor participation. Page 2 of 2