File #: 16-302    Name: FM 546 Utility Relocations Construction Contract
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
In control: City Council Regular Meeting
On agenda: 3/15/2016 Final action: 3/15/2016
Title: Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Contract and All Necessary Change Orders with McMahon Contracting, L.P. for the Construction of WA4409 and WW4410 FM 546 Utility Relocations - Water and Wastewater Project
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. Location Map, 3. Award Recommendation Letter
Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Contract and All Necessary Change Orders with McMahon Contracting, L.P. for the Construction of WA4409 and WW4410 FM 546 Utility Relocations - Water and Wastewater Project

Summary

COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence

MEETING DATE: March 15, 2016

DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering

CONTACT: Paul Tucker, PE, Senior Utility Engineer
Gary Graham, PE, PTOE, CIP and Traffic Manager
Mark Hines, PE, Director of Engineering

RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of Resolution.

ITEM SUMMARY:
* This Resolution authorizes the Interim City Manager to execute a contract and all necessary change orders with McMahon Contracting, L.P. for the construction of the WA4409 and WW4410 FM 546 Utility Relocations - Water and Wastewater Project for a total contract amount not to exceed $400,000.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* TxDOT has completed the design of the new FM 546 from SH 5 to Airport Road.
* TxDOT construction is scheduled to begin in August, 2016.
* The relocation of the water and sewer mains is needed to address conflicts with the proposed pavement?
* Grantham & Associates, Inc., prepared the construction plans for this project.
* Five (5) bids were received for this project on February 18, 2016. Following is a summary of the bids:
Bid No.
Bidder
Total Bid Amount|1313|McMahon Contracting, L.P.
$ 346,296.93|1313|North Texas Contracting
$ 391,297.00|1313|Dowager Utility Construction
$ 464,947.00|1313|Wilson Contractor Services
$ 480,000.00|1313|Canary Construction
$ 603,213.00

* McMahon Contracting, L.P. submitted the low bid in the amount of $346,296.93.
* McMahon Contracting, L.P. submitted references and qualifications that were verified in accordance with the bid specifications.
* The contract documents require that this project be completed within 120 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed, which is...

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