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Construction Contract with Trench Line Excavation, Inc. for the 2018 Water System Improvements Project
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RECOMMENDED ACTION (Motion):
Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract for construction with Trench Line Excavation, Inc. for the 2018 Water System Improvements Project (CI 18-006) in the amount of $884,750.
BACKGROUND:
In February 2018, the City hired Wallis Engineering to provide design and construction administrative services for the 2018 Water System Improvements Project (CI 18-006). The project will replace existing water main, water services, water meters, and fire hydrants in three locations around Oregon City. The locations for these services are Center Street between 7th Street and 10th Street; Warner Street between Molalla Avenue and Prospector Street; and Cherry Street between Holmes Lane and Park Drive. All of these water mains have required extensive public works attention to repair numerous leaks over the past several years.
In June 2018, the project was advertised, and on June 28, 2018, the bid opening was held. Six bids were received. Staff and Wallis Engineering personnel reviewed the bids and determined that Trench Line Excavation, Inc. was the low responsive bidder (see bidders and bid amounts listed below).
Trench Line Excavation, Inc. $884,750.00
Jessie Rodriguez Construction $927,012.00
Braun Construction & Design LLC $964,755.00
James W. Fowler Company $982,134.09
Interlaken, Inc. $983,124.00
Emery & Son’s Construction Group LLC $993,703.00
Engineer’s Estimate $1,057,440.00
Staff is requesting that City Commission authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Trench Line Excavation, Inc. in the amount of $884,750.00 for the installation of the 2018 Water System Improvements Project.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Amount: $884,750.00
FY(s): 2018-19
Funding Source: Water Fund