Title
Discuss and consider action to award a construction contract for the Weiss Lane Transmission Main Phase 1A project to JKB Construction Company, LLC, the lowest responsible bidder of thirteen (13) bids received on October 29, 2015, in the amount of $527,932.50.
Summary
The Weiss Lane Transmission Main Phase 1A project will include approximately 1,200 feet of 24-inch water main along Weiss Lane from 1400’ south of Pflugerville Parkway to the Water Treatment Plant and approximately 2,600 feet of 12-inch water main along the north property line of the PfISD high school tract. A pressure relief valve (PRV) will also be required for service at the south end of the project. The construction of the new high school requires that this project must be in service by March 2016.
The attached bid tabulation includes the base bid values in which the low bidder was $527,932.50. The bid received is within the estimated budget.
Status
The project was advertised for bids on October 14, 2015. Thirteen (13) bids were received and opened on October 29, 2015.
Fiscal Impact
Funding for this project is from existing utility bond funding and is included in the Utility Capital Improvement Plan.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends awarding the construction contract for the Weiss Lane Transmission Main Phase 1A project to the lowest responsible bidder, JKB Construction Company, LLC, in the amount of $527,932.50.
Drafter
Tom Word
Assistant City Manager