Title
Approving a construction contract with SKE Construction, LLC, in the amount of $7,690,299, associated with the Gatlinburg and Pflugerville Estates Waterline Rehab, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Summary
Request approval of a construction contract with SKE Construction, LLC, in the amount of $7,690,299, associated with the Gatlinburg and Pflugerville Estates Waterline Rehab. This project serves 545 homes. This project supports the Residential and Node Development pillar of the Strategic Plan by improving the City’s infrastructure in existing neighborhoods to serve both current and future Pflugerville residents. This project improves fire safety with the replacement and upgrade of fire hydrants.
The scope of this project includes the relocation and rehabilitation of existing 8-inch and 6-inch asbestos- cement (AC) and PVC waterlines within the neighborhoods of Gatlinburg and Pflugerville Estates in the City of Pflugerville (City). This is the continuation of city-wide rehabilitation program. This project replaces existing 6-inch A.C. pipe within the neighborhoods of Gatlinburg and Pflugerville Estates.
This project involves the installation of approximately 29,000 linear feet of 8-inch High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) water main using a combination of directional drilling, open trench excavation, and pipe bursting methods. The scope also includes all necessary appurtenances, service connections, and tie-ins to existing 16-inch, 8-inch, 6-inch, and 3-inch water lines.
Procurement was conducted through cooperative purchasing contract. Construction is expected to begin mid-November 2025 and take approximately six months to complete.
Prior City Council Action
On January 14, 2025, City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with Cobb-Fendley and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $499,479 for Gatlinburg and Pflugerville Estates Waterline Rehabilitation Project.
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested on October 28, 2025
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure _ X _ N/A __
Budgeted Item: Yes X_ No _ N/A __
Budget Source: Reserve Fund and Future WIFIA Funds
Amount: $7,690,299.61
1295 Form Required? Yes _X_ No __
Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required _X_ Date Completed: _October 15, 2024__
Supporting documents attached:
Gatlinburg and Pflugerville Estates WL Rehab Map
SKE Construction Contract
SKE Engineer’s Letter of Recommendation
Recommended Action
Approve a construction contract with SKE Construction, LLC, in the amount of $7,690,299, associated with the Gatlinburg and Pflugerville Estates Waterline Rehab, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.