Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Awarding a Contract to Aqua Bore, LLC of Terrell, Texas for the Performance of Boring Services
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2B: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the city)
MEETING DATE: May 7, 2019
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Purchasing
CONTACT: David Brown, PE, Director of Public Works
Tonya Hall, Buyer II
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
* This Resolution authorizes award of a fixed price contract with Aqua Bore, LLC of Terrell, Texas for Boring Services.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The City issued Invitation to Bid 19-28FP, Boring Services on February 10, 2019.
o Advertised in McKinney Courier Gazette
o Posted on McKinney TV
o 794 matching eBid Supplier Notifications
* In response to all notices published, four (4) bids were received on February 28, 2019 from:
o Hayes Construction, LLC
o Atkins Brothers Equipment Co., Inc.
o Aqua Bore, LLC
o Gardner Telecommunications, LLC
* An evaluation team comprised of three City employees, reviewed and ranked the bids based on the following criteria:
o Purchase Price
o Reputation of the bidder and of the bidder's goods or services verified through reference checks
o Extent to which the goods or services meet the City's needs
o Response time
* The purpose of this contract is to provide the Water Utilities Division with the ability to utilize contractual services to perform various boring services under a fixed price contract on an as needed basis. This boring service is typically utilized with the installation of water service lines and sanitary sewer services.
* The evaluation team recommends Aqua Bore, LLC of Terrell, Texas as the best value for the city.
* Contract will commence on date of award and continue for one (1) year period with additional two (2) one-year terms.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
* Funding for these services is budgeted in account 003-8205-50...
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