Upper East Fork Interceptor System
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121 Force Main Improvements; Project No. 501-0491-18; Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contract, Internal Inspection Services, and Engineering Services Agreement
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SUBJECT
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Award a construction contract to Belt Construction of Texas, LLC in the amount of $10,794,721, authorize internal inspection services in the amount of $472,860, and authorize an engineering service agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates in the amount of $326,000 for construction phase services for the 121 Force Main Improvements project.
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PURPOSE
Authorize construction contract for replacement of a segment of the existing 121 Force Main that has reliability issues and ongoing hydraulic constraints.
RECOMMENDATION
The Executive Director and NTMWD staff recommend the Board of Directors authorize the award of contract as follows:
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Contractor: |
Belt Construction of Texas, LLC |
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Consultant: |
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. |
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Construction Contract, Engineering Services During Construction, and Internal Inspection Services |
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Project: |
No. 501-0491-18, 121 Force Main Improvements |
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Amount: |
Construction Contract: $10,794,721 Inspection Services (Internal): $472,860 Engineering Services during Construction: $326,000 |
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Committee: |
This will be an item on the January 22, 2025, Wastewater Committee meeting agenda |
DRIVER(S) FOR THIS PROJECT
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Strategic Objective: |
1.2 Successfully Deliver Capital Program 1.4 Reliable and Resilient System |
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☐ Regulatory Compliance |
☒ Asset Condition |
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☒ Capacity |
☐ Redundancy/Resiliency |
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☐ Relocation or External Requests |
☐ Operational Efficiency |
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☐ Safety |
☐ Administrative |
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☐ Policy |
☐ Other _____________ |
BACKGROUND
PROJECT PURPOSE
• Replace a segment of the existing 121 Force Main and increase conveyance capacity in the 121 Force Main from the Preston Road Lift Station to a point on the existing 121 Force Main located approximately 1,500 linear feet west of Coit Road.
PROJECT COMPONENTS
• Construction of approximately 12,500 linear feet of 36-inch force main and associated appurtenances.
• Grouting and abandonment of approximately 9,600 linear feet of 30-inch force main and removal of approximately 3,200 linear feet of 30-inch force main.
TABULATION OF BIDS
Sealed bids for construction of the 121 Force Main Improvements were received at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2024, as tabulated below:
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Belt Construction of Texas, LLC |
$10,794,721.00 |
Lowest responsible bid Recommended for Award |
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Mountain Cascade of Texas, LLC |
$11,220,041.00 |
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Wilson Contractor Services, LLC |
$11,753,379.95 |
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BRCT, LLC dBA Black Rock Construction |
$16,229,844.75 |
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Western Municipal Construction of Texas, LLC |
$17,766,857.00 |
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Thalle Construction Co., Inc. |
$18,006,881.00 |
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Canary Construction, Inc. |
$18,901,045.00 |
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ENGINEER’S OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST (OPCC) |
$18,160,000.00 |
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The cost difference between the low bid and the OPCC was primarily due to the more aggressive production rate for the pipe and tunnel installation, a manhole for the plug valves that was removed late in design, and a 15% contingency carried in the final OPCC.
LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER HISTORY
Belt Construction of Texas, LLC has successfully completed several or is currently in construction on several projects for NTMWD and other utilities:
• NTMWD Project No. 101-607B-22, Waterline Relocations along State Highways in Dallas, Rockwall and Kaufman Counties (currently in construction)
• NTMWD Project No. 301-508A-18, Wilson Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (RWWTP Plant Drain Improvements (completed October 2023)
• NTMWD Project No. 501-0439-16, Beck Branch Parallel Interceptor (completed May 2021)
• NTMWD Project No. 401-0438-16, 121 Regional Disposal Facility (121 RDF) Gravity Sewer, Leachate Pump Station and Force Main (completed March 2018)
• NTMWD Project No. 101-0262-11, Replacement Section of the North Plano Pipeline (completed May 2015)
• City of Pflugerville, Secondary Colorado River Raw Water Line Package 4
• City of Frisco, Pather Creek Interceptor Improvements
• City of Fort Worth, Lake Arlington 42-Inch Force Main Part 1 and Part 2
• City of Midland, Northeast Sewer Line
• Texarkana Water Utilities, Nix Creek Sewer Improvements
• City of Crossett, East Crossett Sewer Improvements
• City of Hutchins, Southern Force Main
• City of Frisco, Upper Reuse 24-Inch Pipeline Phase 2
• Northwest Arkansas Conservation Authority, Little Osage Creek Sewer Improvements, Bentonville, AR
Based on their standing as the lowest responsible bidder, the information provided, and reports by the supplied references, the NTMWD staff and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. recommend the award of the contract to Belt Construction of Texas, LLC.
ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Engineering services during construction for the 121 Force Main Improvements project are based on a planned 20-month construction duration in the amount of $326,000.
• Monthly project management and coordination
• Review of shop drawing submittals, request for information, proposed change orders, and operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals
• Review contractor’s monthly progress payment requests
• Site visits and construction meetings
• Startup assistance and substantial and final completion inspection
• Development of record drawings and updated equipment list
INTERNAL INSPECTION SERVICES
NTMWD will utilize its own inspection staff to cover all inspection tasks. The cost to the NTMWD related to this internal inspection coverage is approximately $472,860.
FUNDING
Funding to Belt Construction of Texas, LLC in the amount of $10,794,721, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc in the amount of $326,000 and NTMWD internal inspection services in the amount of $472,860 is to be made available utilizing the Upper East Fork Interceptor System Extendable Commercial Paper (ECP) Program as the appropriation source; issuance of ECP notes will occur as cash needs arise.