Item 09 - West 35th Street Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal — original pdf

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Item 9 Water & Wastewater Commission: August 20, 2025 Council: September 11, 2025 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the West 35th Street Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal for Capital Delivery Services with Santa Clara Construction, LTD., in the amount of $1,928,531 plus a $192,854 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,121,385. Funding: $1,497,983 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water, and $623,402 is available in the Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection Department. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $1,497,983 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding in the amount of $623,402 is available in the Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection Department. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1091 for these services. The solicitation was issued on April 21, 2025, and closed on June 12, 2025. Of the five 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=140522 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 68.93% MBE and 1.44% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 20, 2025 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The West 35th Street Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of the Renewing Austin Program which replaces and upgrades deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks. The program also includes wastewater lines in poor condition within the project area that need replacement. In partnership with the Watershed Protection Department, this project will also upgrade storm drainpipes to reduce flooding risks. This project consists of repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains located within the general boundaries of West 35th Street between Exposition Boulevard and MoPac. Water system renewal includes approximately 1,395 linear feet of main along with service lines to individual properties within associated right of way. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 630 linear feet of main, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. Storm drain improvements include replacing approximately 750 linear feet of concrete storm drain and nine curb inlets on West 35th Street. Item 9 Water & Wastewater Commission: August 20, 2025 Council: September 11, 2025 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 will require various lane closures to facilitate progress. An approved traffic control plan will be used to minimize inconvenience to the community. The contractor will work to ensure that residents 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 330 calendar days for completion of this project. This project is located within zip code 78731 (District 10). City of Austin Water and Wastewater Commission: August 20, 2025 Council Meeting Backup: September 11, 2025 Page 1 of 1 JOHNSONCREEKTAYLORSLOUGHSOUTHW35THSTN MOPAC EXPY SBNMOPACEXPYNBEXPOSITION BLVDWARRENSTCARLTONRDFUNSTONSTHILLVIEWRDMOUNTAINLAURELLNTARRYTRLStorm Drain: Approx. 552 LFWater: Approx. 1,560 LFWastewater: Approx. 630 LF¯0200400600800FeetProject Location: 231.332 - West 35th Street Water and Wastewater Pipeline RenewalFile ID: 25-1656Item 09WAYMAKERWAYWESTLAKEDRWESTLAKEDRCEDARSTPLAZAONTHELAKEAirportBlvdSpringdaleRdMLKJr.BlvdManorRdE.7thStSpicewoodSpringsRdRiverPlaceBlvd2222360135118335290183Project Limits1,395City of Austin Council Meeting Backup: September 11, 2025 Item 09 Water and Wastewater Commission: August 20, 2025 File ID: 25-1656 M/WBE Summary Public notice was given for this solicitation, CLMC1091 for the West 35th Street Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project, through the City’s website. Five bids were received and opened on June 12, 2025. Of the five bids received three bids were from MBE/WBE certified firms. Santa Clara Construction, Ltd. submitted the lowest responsive bid: Santa Clara Construction, Ltd., Austin, TX (MBE/ MH) Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., Austin, TX (MBE/MH) Underground Water Solutions, Co., Manor, TX (MBE/ MH) Cedar Hills Construction, LLC, Cedar Park, TX Denucci Constructors, LLC, Austin, TX $1,928,531.00 $2,111,385.00 $2,275,058.00 $2,468,787.00 $2,666,873.00 The contractor’s choice of work methodology provides for ten areas of contracting opportunities which are listed below. Project specific goals stated in the solicitation were 1.81% African American; 5.39% Hispanic; 0.31% Native/Asian American; and 1.43% WBE. Total participation estimated on base bid amount: Base Bid: $ 1,928,531.00 PRIME MBE TOTAL (MH) Santa Clara Construction, Ltd., Austin, TX $ $ 1,287,256.64 1,287,256.64 66.75% 66.75% MBE TOTALS - SUBCONTRACTORS $ 42,085.00 2.18% African American Subtotal (MB) Earthco Landscape Construction, LLC, Georgetown, TX (DI Pipe and Fittings) $ $ 35,728.00 35,728.00 1.85% 1.85% Native/Asian American Subtotal (MA) Benqwest, LLC, Austin, TX (Diesel) WBE TOTALS - SUBCONTRACTORS (FW) Champion Fuel Solutions, Bedford, TX (Diesel) (FW) Chlor-Serv, Inc., Hutto, TX (Chlorination Water Lines) NON MBE/WBE TOTALS - SUBCONTRACTORS Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., Round Rock, TX (PVC Pipe, Valves, Manholes; DI Pipe and Fittings) G&R Surveying, LLC, Austin, TX (Surveying) Smyrna Readymix Concrete, LLC, Murfreesboro, TN (Concrete) STRIPE-it-UP, Austin, TX (Traffic Control) Alpha Paving Industries, LLC, Round Rock, TX (Paving) National Works, Inc., Luling, TX (Manhole Coatings) $ $ 6,357.00 6,357.00 $ $ $ 27,711.00 24,211.00 3,500.00 0.33% 0.33% 1.44% 1.26% 0.18% $ $ 571,478.36 328,646.06 29.63% 17.04% $ $ $ $ $ 7,762.00 1,000.00 33,915.50 189,954.80 10,200.00 0.40% 0.05% 1.76% 9.85% 0.53% 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. Page 1 of 2 City of Austin Council Meeting Backup: September 11, 2025 Item 09 Water and Wastewater Commission: August 20, 2025 File ID: 25-1656 SECOND BIDDER – Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., Austin, TX 95.41% MBE prime participation; 1.89% African American; 0.33% Native/Asian American; 2.37% WBE. $2,111,385 THIRD BIDDER - Underground Water Solutions, Co., Manor, TX 70.71% MBE prime participation; 1.81% African American; 0.34% Native/Asian American; 1.43% WBE; 1.11% MBE; 24.60% Non M/WBE subcontractor participation. $2,275,058 Page 2 of 2