Upper East Fork Interceptor System
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Beck Branch Parallel Interceptor Phase II and Plano Spring Creek Force Main Parallel; Project No. 501-0439-16; Tabulation of Bids and Award of Contract and Inspection Services
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SUBJECT
recommendation
Award a construction contract and authorize internal inspection services for the Beck Branch Parallel Interceptor Phase II and Plano Spring Creek Force Main Parallel portion of the Beck Branch Parallel Interceptor Improvements project.
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PURPOSE
This action will award a contract for the construction of the incomplete portion of this project following the premature termination and demobilization of the original contractor, ARK Contracting Services, LLC, (ACS).
RECOMMENDATION
The Executive Director, NTMWD staff and Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) recommend the Board of Directors authorize the award of a contract as follows:
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Consultant: |
Wilson Contractor Services, LLC |
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Construction |
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Project: |
No. 501-0439-16, Beck Branch Parallel Interceptor Phase II and Plano Spring Creek Force Main Parallel |
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Construction Contract: $16,757,742.30 Inspection Services (internal): $333,250 |
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Strategic Objective: |
1.2 Successfully Deliver Capital Program 1.4 Reliable and Resilient System |
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Committee: |
This will be an item on the April 24, 2024, Wastewater Committee meeting agenda |
DRIVER(S) FOR THIS PROJECT
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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
• On May 28, 2020, NTMWD executed a construction contract for the Beck Branch Parallel Interceptor Improvements, which consists of the Phase II portion of the Beck Branch Parallel Interceptor and the Plano Spring Creek Force Main Parallel, with ACS (Administrative Memorandum No. 5557).
• On July 21, 2023, ACS unilaterally terminated the contract before the construction contract was completed, demobilized from, and abandoned the job site.
PROJECT PURPOSE
• The 2015 Upper East Fork Interceptor Evaluation identified the need for additional capacity in the Beck Branch Interceptor to meet projected 2035 flow conditions due to population growth, as well as inflow and infiltration in the cities of Plano and Richardson.
• This project will complete the unperformed construction of the new Plano Spring Creek Force Main Parallel from the Plano Spring Creek Lift Station No. 2 (Project No. 501-0473-17 currently under construction) to the interconnection south of the intersection of Los Rios Boulevard and East Plano Parkway.
PROJECT COMPONENTS
• Approximately 5,900 linear feet (LF) of 42-inch sanitary sewer, ten (10) combination air valves, four (4) plug valves, access manholes, and necessary appurtenances.
• Abandonment of the 33-inch force main and an existing junction structure.
• Relocation of discharge piping for approximately 50 LF of 30-inch sanitary sewer pipe for the Renner Road Force Main.
• Relocation of approximately 50 LF of 8-inch sanitary sewer pipe for the City of Plano Force Main.
• Replacement of nine (9) combination air release valves with access manholes and assemblies on the existing 36-inch Plano Spring Creek Force Main.
TABULATION OF BIDS
Sealed bids for construction were received at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, as tabulated below:
LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER HISTORY
Wilson Contractor Services, LLC has successfully completed the following similar project for the NTMWD:
• Indian Creek Force Main No. 2; 501-0454-17; Approximately 5,000 linear feet of 30-inch high density polyethylene (HDPE) gravity sewer and 1,300 linear feet of 8-inch water line, including odor control, air valves, manholes and all required appurtenances. This was completed January 2023.
And successfully completed the following projects for other municipalities:
• City of Waxahachie, Texas; Lower Mustang Creek Parallel Force Main; approximately 17,200 linear feet of 20-inch sanitary sewer force main.
• City of Rowlett, Texas; Miller Road Force Main; approximately 1,400 linear feet of 24-inch gravity sewer.
• City of Plano, Texas; Peachtree and Laurel Lane Interceptor; approximately 2,300 linear feet of 20-inch gravity sewer.
Wilson Contractor Services is currently completing the following similar NTMWD projects:
• Sloan Creek Force Main; 501-0523-18; Approximately 5,100 linear feet of 24-inch force main, approximately 30-inch gravity interceptor, and approximately 9,300 linear feet of 30-inch of 8-inch water line to the Sloan Creek Lift Station.
Based on its standing as lowest responsible bidder, the information provided, and reports by the supplied references, the NTMWD staff and Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) recommend award of the contract to Wilson Contractor Services, LLC.
INTERNAL INSPECTION SERVICES
NTMWD will utilize its own inspection staff to cover all inspection tasks. The costs to the NTMWD related to this internal inspection coverage is approximately $333,250.00.
FUNDING
Funding in the amount of $16,757,742.30 to Wilson Contractor Services, LLC and $333,250 for NTMWD internal inspection services is to be made available utilizing the Upper East Fork Interceptor System Extendable Commercial Paper (ECP) Program as the appropriation source; actual issuance of ECP notes will occur as cash needs arise.