Title
Discuss and consider action to award a construction contract for the North Travis County Municipal Utility District #5 (NTCMUD#5) Water Distribution Service Project Phase 2 to Prota, Inc. - Austin, Texas, the lowest responsible bidder of seven (7) bids received on December 17, 2015, in the amount of $1,268,803.00.
Summary
This project will connect the City’s water system to the Windermere Water System allowing the City to provide additional water supply to the NTCMUD #5 area. This project includes the installation of a new 16-inch water main along Black Locust Drive and Pflugerville Parkway. Pressure Relief Valves (PRVs) will also be installed in the southern portion of town to improve pressure and overall water distribution. Construction is anticipated to begin in February 2016 and be completed in fall 2016.
The attached bid tabulation includes the bid values in which the low bidder was $1,268,803.00. The bid received is within the estimated budget.
Mean average for the bids was $1,718,696.
Status
The project was advertised for bids on November 24, 2015. Seven (7) bids were received and opened on December 17, 2015.
Fiscal Impact
Funding for this project is included in existing utility bond funding.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends awarding the construction contract for the North Travis County Municipal Utility District #5 (NTCMUD#5) Water Distribution Service Project Phase 2 to the lowest responsible bidder, Prota, Inc. - Austin, Texas, in the amount of $1,268,803.00.
Presenter
Dan Franz, P.E.
City Engineer