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City of Pflugerville Short Form Contract (Construction and Non-Professional Services) for cleaning and televising services with Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. in the amount of $201,280.38 associated with Project No. WW2306, Rehabilitation of Wastewater Lines - Bohls Place Neighborhood Cleaning and Televising Project.
Summary
This agenda item requests approval of a cleaning and televising, smoke testing, and manhole inspection contract with Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. in the amount of $201,280.38 associated with Project No. WW2306, Rehabilitation of Wastewater Lines - Bohls Place Neighborhood Cleaning and Televising Project. This item supports the infrastructure pillar of the Strategic Plan.
The current contract is limited to field investigation and analysis and does not include rehabilitation or replacement of the wastewater infrastructure. As part of the investigation, approximately 24,953 linear feet of wastewater lines ranging from 6-inch to 8-inch in diameter and approximately 72 manholes within the Bohls Place Neighborhood will be cleaned, televised, smoke tested, and inspected.
The existing wastewater system is more than 30 years old. The City has observed increased wastewater flows during rainfall events and has experienced maintenance issues within the aging system, which indicate potential inflow and infiltration (I&I). However, the specific locations and sources of I&I have not yet been confirmed. The cleaning, televising, smoke testing, and manhole inspections will provide the information necessary to identify and document deficiencies and potential I&I sources.
The results of the investigation will be evaluated and incorporated into a preliminary engineering report prepared by the City's engineer. The report will provide recommendations regarding the rehabilitation and/or replacement of wastewater infrastructure identified through the investigation. Any rehabilitation or replacement work will be addressed through a future phase of the project and is not included in this contract.
The work was solicited through BuyBoard, and one bid was received from Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. The City has previously used this contractor and has been satisfied with their work. Staff has reviewed the pricing and 90-day schedule and support proceeding with the proposed contract.
The project currently has a total budget of $15,189,410.00, consisting of $4,366,461.00 for the Gatlinburg project, $4,882,949.00 for the Bohls Place project, and $5,940,000.00 for the Saxony project. To date, $640,092.00 has been expended, including $632,382.00 for Gatlinburg and $7,710.00 for Bohls Place. The remaining project budget is $14,549,318.00. Approval of the proposed $201,280.38 contract with Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. would reduce the remaining project budget to $14,348,037.62.
Prior City Council Action
On November 4, 2025, City Council approved a Professional Services Supplemental Agreement with Quiddity Engineering in the amount of $557,144.00 for Gatlinburg final design and bidding phase services and Bohls Preliminary Engineering services associated with the Rehabilitation of Wastewater Lines project.
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested on October 27, 2026.
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure _X_ N/A __
Budgeted Item: Yes _X_ No __ __
Budget Source: WIFIA 2024 T1, UF Reserves
Budgeted Amount:$15,189,410
Amount: _$201,280.38_____
1295 Form Required? Yes _X_ No __
Legal Review Required: N/A _ _ Required _ X _ Date Completed: 9/17/2026
Supporting documents attached:
Cleaning & Televising Contract - Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc.
Engineer’s Letter of Recommendation - Quiddity Engineering
Project Location Map
Recommended Action
Approve a cleaning and televising contract with Ace Pipe Cleaning and authorize the City Manager to execute the same.