Title
Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Quantity Adustment/Change Order No. 1 with S.J. Louis Construction of Texas, LTD for the University Boulevard (Phase I) and Parcel 150 (Phase II) 36-In Water Lines Project.
Body
The 2011 Water Master Plan identified several water lines that will be required to provide sufficient water capacity to the Northeast Quadrant of the City. The University Boulevard and Parcel 150 Water Line Projects will provide the needed water capacity for this area . The University Boulevard Water Line Project consists of approximately 8,500 Linear Feet (L.F.) of 36" water line beginning at the southwest corner of the intersection of F.M. 1460 and University Boulevard. The water line will proceed eastward through an existing 54" steel casing pipe in F.M. 1460 and then northward in a water/wastewater easement to University Boulevard. From this point, the water line will extend eastward along University Boulevard in a water/wastewater easement on the south side of University Boulevard to the future intersection of Arterial "A" / University Boulevard intersection. The Parcel 150 36" water line consists of approximately 6,500 L.F. of 36" water line beginning at the end of the University 36" water line at University Boulevard and generally running south along the future Arterial "A" route to County Road 112.
On April 3, 2014, eleven bids were submitted for this water line project. The lowest bid in the amount of $5,829,401.61 was submitted by S. J. Louis Construction. This amount was below the engineer's estimate of $7,226,800. City Council awarded this contract to S. J. Louis Construction on April 24, 2014.
Quantity Adjustment/Change Order No. 1 is needed to adjust quantities on certain bid items in the amount of $107,964.27 which is a 1.85% increase in project cost.
Cost: $107,964.27
Source of Funds: Self-Financed Water Construction
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.