COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
FROM: Jason Hart, Capital Program Manager
SUBJECT:Title
Award Bid for the Construction of the 2024 Water Main Replacement, Phase 1, Project to Pronghorn Services, LLC (Jason Hart)
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FUNDING SOURCE:
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) - Water Utility Fund
PURPOSE:
To award bid (Construction Contract 500500) for the construction of the 2024 Water Main Replacement Project, Phase 1, to Pronghorn Services, LLC, in accordance with City Code §§ 3.10.010.2 (A.R.S. Title 34) and 3.10.030.1.
BACKGROUND:
After an evaluation of the water system, the Public Works Water Division identified 17 water system sections that have critical problems. The City contracted with Trico Engineering to develop replacement plans for these water system sections as well as help advertise for construction. These water system sections were identified in the following streets: Boeing Bay, Bombay Circle, Bombay Court, Bombay Plaza N., Clarke Place, Wallapai Drive, Cosnina Drive, Wayfarer Lane, Poplar Drive, Ash Drive, Maverick Circle N., Maverick Circle S., Maverick Court, Maverick Lane, Maracaibo Lane, Maracaibo Drive, and Maverick Place.
On June 19, 2024, sealed bids were opened for the project and four (4) bids were received in response. The four qualifying bids were:
Pronghorn Services, LLC - Base Bid = $3,210,086
B4 Enterprises, Inc. - Base Bid = $3,291,285.50
Premier Backhoe, Inc. - Base Bid = $3,448,039.04
Oliver Industries, LLC - Base Bid = $3,893,797.29
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
The replacement of water mains, service lines, and fire hydrants in the proposed streets will provide for more efficient and reliable potable water delivery to the community now and into the future. Water mains are critical pieces of the systems infrastructure. Completion of this project is crucial to continue the reliable service of potable water to the community.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds are allocated and available in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Plan utilizing Water Utility Funds.
ATTACHMENTS:
Bid Tabulation
Bid Recommendation
SUGGESTED MOTION:Recommended Action
I move to award the base bid for the construction of the 2024 Water Main Replacement Project, Phase 1, to Pronghorn Services, LLC, in the amount of $3,210,086.