Upper East Fork Interceptor System
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Stover Creek Force Main Segment B, Project No. 501-0624-23; Tabulation of Bids, Award of Contract for Segment B, Engineering Services Agreement, and Authorize Inspection Services
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SUBJECT
recommendation
Authorize award of a construction contract for Segment B in the amount of $12,939,441 to McKee Utility Contractors, LLC, authorize funding in the amount of $1,131,457 for an engineering services agreement with Lockwood Andrews & Newnam, Inc. for engineering services during construction, and authorize funding in the amount of $1,606,176 for internal inspection services for the Stover Creek Force Main project.
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PURPOSE
The purpose of this project is to increase wastewater conveyance capacity of the Upper East Fork Interceptor System (UEFIS) by constructing a new lift station and force main to serve projected growth in McKinney and Prosper north of US Highway 380 (US 380), return capacity to the McKinney-owned sewers, and reduce the risk of sanitary sewer overflows in the UEFIS. All flows entering the Stover Creek Lift Station and Force Main are to be conveyed and treated at the Sister Grove Regional Water Resource Recovery Facility (RWRRF) via either direct conveyance or, on an interim basis, through existing NTMWD-owned conveyance systems.
RECOMMENDATION
The Executive Director and NTMWD staff recommend the Board of Directors authorize the award of a contract and services as follows:
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Contractor: |
McKee Utility Contractors, LLC |
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Consultant: |
Lockwood Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) |
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Construction Contract, Engineering Services During Construction, and Internal Inspection Services |
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Project: |
No. 501-624-23, Stover Creek Force Main Segment B |
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Construction Contract: $12,939,441 Engineering Services During Construction: $1,131,457 Internal Inspection Services: $1,606,176 |
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Committee: |
This was an item on the May 27, 2026, Wastewater Committee meeting agenda |
DRIVER(S) FOR THIS PROJECT
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Strategic Objective: |
1.2 Successfully Deliver Capital Program |
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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
• The UEFIS Regional Capacity Assessment and Assurance study identified the need for a new lift station and force main to serve projected growth in McKinney and Prosper north of U.S. 380 and reduce the risk of surcharge and potential sanitary sewer overflows in the Upper East Fork Interceptor System.
• Administrative Memorandum No. 6092 awarded final design to LAN in December 2024. Final design is complete and recommends the following items, which have been reviewed with NTMWD staff:
o The Stover Creek Force Main will be four separate construction bid segments based upon the preliminary design recommendations.
o Segments A, B, and C, to be prioritized and connected to the newly upsized McKinney East Side Extension (NTMWD Project No. 501-0551-19) on an interim basis.
o Segment D completes conveyance of flow to the Sister Grove Regional Water Resource Recovery Facility (SGRWRRF).
PROJECT COMPONENTS
• The proposed Stover Creek Force Main is approximately 69,000 linear feet (LF) of 48-inch force main, generally located from the proposed Stover Creek Lift Station near the intersection of U.S. 380 and Ridge Road to the Sister Grove RWRRF.
• The force main will be procured in four separate construction bid packages. Segments A-C are scheduled to bid in 2026, and Segment D will be a future project.
• Junction Structure to tie-in segments A-C to the McKinney East Side Extension.
• Segment B is approximately 13,340 linear feet (LF) of the total 69,000 LF of 48-inch force main.
TABULATION OF BIDS
Sealed bids for Segment B were received at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026, as tabulated below:
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Recommendation |
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Pate Garver, LP |
$10,637,224.00 |
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Mountain Cascade of Texas, LLC |
$12,027,410.00 |
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McKee Utility Contractors, LLC |
$12,939,441.00 |
Lowest responsible bid Recommended for Award |
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Belt Construction of Texas, LLC |
$13,279,730.00 |
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Wilson Contractor Services, LLC |
$13,330,700.00 |
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S.J. Louis Construction of Texas, Ltd. |
$13,673,280.00 |
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J&L Construction, LLC |
$14,375,068.09 |
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Blue Star Utilities, LLC |
$15,081,874.50 |
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Thalle Construction Co. LLC |
$16,436,210.00 |
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ENGINEER’S OPINION OF PROBABLE COST |
$16,909,000.00 |
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LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER HISTORY
Pate Garver, LP and Mountain Cascade of Texas, LLC, were found to be non- responsive bidders per the requirements in the instructions to bidders.
McKee Utility Contractors, LLC has successfully completed or is currently constructing several similar projects for the NTMWD:
• Project No. 501-0551-19, McKinney East Side Extension Improvements (completed September 2025)
• Project No. 101-0544-19, Plano McKinney Water Transmission System Phase I, Relocation of 60-inch Rowlett Cottonwood Transfer Sewer Parallel (completed October 2025)
• Project No. 101-0526-18, Wylie to Rockwall Pipeline Relocation Phase I (completed February 2026)
• Project No. 501-0514-18, North McKinney Transfer Force Main (Project is in service)
• Project No. 501-0561-20, Forney Mustang Creek Parallel Force Main (currently under construction)
• Project No. 501-0495-18, Wilson Creek Transfer Force Mains (currently under construction)
Based on their standing as lowest responsible bidder, the information provided, and reports by the supplied references, the NTMWD staff and Lockwood Andrews & Newnam, Inc., recommend award of the contract to McKee Utility Contractors, LLC.
ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Engineering services during construction for Segments A, B, and C of the Stover Creek Force Main are based on a 28-month construction duration in the amount of $1,131,457.00. These services include:
• Monthly project management and coordination
• Review of shop drawings submittals, requests for information, proposed change orders and operation and maintenance manuals
• Review the contractor’s monthly progress payment requests
• Site visits and construction meetings
• Substantial completion and final completion observations
• Development of record drawings
INTERNAL INSPECTION SERVICES
NTMWD will utilize its own inspection staff to cover all inspection tasks for Segments A, B, and C of the Stover Creek Force Main. The costs to the NTMWD related to this internal inspection coverage is estimated at $1,606,176.
FUNDING
Funding in the amount of $12,939,441 to McKee Utility Contractors, LLC, $1,131,457 to Lockwood Andrews & Newnam, Inc., and $1,606,176 for NTMWD internal inspection services is to be made available from the Upper East Fork Interceptor System Construction Funds.