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Item 4J Memo Item 4J Page 1 of 2 M E M O R A N D U M (December 1, 2020) To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager From: Rob Cohen, Director of Public Works Subject: Award the contract for the construction of the Westpark Circle, T.W. King Road, and SH 114 water distribution system improvements to Atkins Brothers Equipment Co. in an amount not to exceed $445,000. Action Requested: Award the contract for the construction of the Westpark Circle, T.W. King Road, and SH 114 water distribution system improvements to Atkins Brothers Equipment Co. in an amount not to exceed $445,000. Background Information: In FY 2020, City Council approved the design of water line improvements at Westpark Circle, T.W. King Road, and SH 114 to address fire protection concerns and improve water quality. This project includes upsizing the existing water lines and provide an additional fire hydrant at Westpark Circle and T.W. King Road. This project also includes connecting two water line dead-ends located along SH 114 Frontage Road by Southlake Medical District. These water line improvements will eliminate the need to flush stagnant water from dead-end water lines, improve water quality, and provide additional fire protection. The anticipated start date of this project is January 2021. Solicitation of bids for this project began on September 27, 2020 and sealed bids were received and opened on October 27, 2020. The 6 bids received for this project are shown below: Bidder Bid Amount Atkins Brothers Equipment Co. $ 385,929.00 SYB Construction $ 537,958.50 Sabre Development Corporation $ 600,231.00 Dickenson Construction $ 612,555.00 Joe Funk Construction $ 896,562.00 Canary Construction $ 936,527.00 Item 4J Page 2 of 2 City staff and the design consultant, Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc. reviewed and scored the submitted bids based on the best value criteria described in the project manual. The evaluation criteria for this bid were Proposed Contract Price, Qualifications and Experience, and the Vendor’s Past Relationship with the City. The evaluation of materials and references provided led to the recommendation of Atkins Brothers Equipment Co. for this project. The bid from Atkins Brothers Equipment Co. came in at $385,929 for anticipated work; staff is requesting authorization for a total of $445,000, which includes a $59,071 contingency, for construction expenses that may arise due to unforeseen field conditions. Financial Considerations: Funding for the Westpark Circle, T.W. King Road, and SH 114 water distribution system improvements project is budgeted as part of the approved Capital Improvement Program. The agreement is within the project budget. Strategic Link: This item links to the City’s Strategy Map strategic focus areas of Safety & Security, Infrastructure, and Performance Management & Service Delivery. It specifically relates to the City’s Corporate Objectives, C1: Achieve The Highest Standards Of Safety & Security, B5: Enhance Service Delivery Through Continual Process Improvement, and F2: Invest to Provide & Maintain High Quality Public Assets. The Critical Business Outcomes is, CBO5: Improve Quality of Lift Through Progressive Implementation Of Southlake’s Comprehensive Plan Recommendations. Citizen Input/ Board Review: None Legal Review: This is the standard construction services contract that has been previously reviewed by the City Attorney. Alternatives: The City Council may approve or deny the contract. Supporting Documents: Attachment A: Location Map Attachment B: Bid Tabulation Staff Recommendation: Award the contract for the construction of the Westpark Circle, T.W. King Road, and SH 114 water distribution system improvements to Atkins Brothers Equipment Co. in an amount not to exceed $445,000. Staff Contact: Rob Cohen, Director of Public Works Kevin Ferrer, P.E., Deputy City Engineer Lo c a t i o n M a p We s t p a r k C i r c l e T. W . K I N G R O A D PR O P O S E D 1 2 - I N C H WA T E R L I N E IM P R O V E M E N T S WE S T P A R K C I R C L E PR O P O S E D 8 - I N C H WA T E R L I N E IM P R O V E M E N T S T . W . K i n g R d Ex i s t i n g 6 - I N C H WA T E R L I N E Ex i s t i n g 6 - I N C H WA T E R L I N E Lo c a t i o n M a p Ea s t H i g h l a n d S t SH 1 1 4 12 - I N C H W A T E R L I N E PR O P O S E D I M P R O V E M E N T S Ex i s t i n g 1 2 - in c h W a t e r L i n e De a d - E n d Ex i s t i n g 1 2 - i n c h Wa t e r L i n e De a d - E n d