COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
FROM: Thilak Fernando, Wastewater Superintendent
SUBJECT:Title
Discussion and Action: Bid for the Aeration System Replacement at North Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant to Felix Construction Company (Thilak Fernando)
Body
FUNDING SOURCE:
Wastewater Utility Fund
PURPOSE:
To consider awarding the bid for the Aeration System Replacement at North Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (Contract 500583) to Felix Construction Company, in accordance with City Code § 3.10.030.1.
BACKGROUND:
One of the critical stages in wastewater treatment, which relies on microbial activity to degrade organic pollutants, is the aeration process. The North Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant contains two aeration basins that can each treat over two million gallons of wastewater at a time. The current system, which includes headers, piping, and brackets, has been in place since 2006 and is reaching the end of its useful life and needs replacement.
The City conducted a Request for Proposals (RFP) solicitation and on December 18, 2024, seven (7) proposals were submitted by three contractors: Felix Construction Company (one primary and three alternate proposals), Oliver Industries LLC, and Schofield Civil Construction LLC (one primary and one alternate proposal).
An evaluation committee met on January 6, 2025, and rated the technical portion of each proposal using criteria published in the RFP solicitation document. Evaluation points derived from pricing were calculated by Procurement. It was determined through the evaluation process that the best value for the City is to consider award of the project to Felix Construction Company for their Primary proposal.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
The replacement of the Aeration System equipment ensures that the wastewater treatment process works effectively, reducing the risk of untreated or poorly treated wastewater being released into the environment, and safeguarding public health.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds are allocated and available in the Wastewater Utility Fund Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget in the amount of $596,548.
ATTACHMENTS:
Evaluation Summary
SUGGESTED MOTION:Recommended Action
I move to award the Aeration System Replacement Project at the North Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant to Felix Construction Company in the amount of $596,548.