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File #: 2016-4673    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 2/11/2016 In control: Public Works
On agenda: 2/23/2016 Final action: 2/23/2016
Title: Discuss and consider action to award a construction contract for the Pfennig Pump Station Stand-by Natural Gas Generator project to McDonald Municipal & Industrial, the lowest responsible bidder of three (3) bids received on February 10, 2016, in the amount of $856,419.
Attachments: 1. Pfennig Generator Bid Recommendation

Title

Discuss and consider action to award a construction contract for the Pfennig Pump Station Stand-by Natural Gas Generator project to McDonald Municipal & Industrial, the lowest responsible bidder of three (3) bids received on February 10, 2016, in the amount of $856,419.

 

Summary

This project provides for the addition of a stand-by natural gas generator at the existing Pfennig Lane Pump Station that is sized to run two of the existing larger pumps at the site. These improvements will include installation of a new permanent stand-by generator that will be connected to the existing 80V switchboard, and associated cables/conduit.

 

The attached bid tabulation includes the bid values in which the low bidder was $856,419. The bid received is within the estimated budget.

 

Mean average for the bids was $923,139.67.

 

Status

The project was advertised for bids on January 20, 2016.  Three (3) bids were received and opened on February 10, 2016.

 

Fiscal Impact

Funding for this project will come from existing utility bond funds.


Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends awarding the construction contract for the Pfennig Pump Station Stand-by Natural Gas Generator project to the lowest responsible bidder, McDonald Municipal & Industrial, in the amount of $856,419.

Drafter
Dan Franz, P.E.
City Engineer