CC MEETING: April 19, 2016
DATE: April 13, 2016
TO: Leonard Martin, City Manager
FROM: Cesar J. Molina, Jr., P.E., Director of Engineering
Title
Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Approve A Contract With Gracon Construction, Inc. For The Repainting Of The Water Storage Tank At The Bobby Ballard Pump Station In An Amount Not To Exceed $130,640.00.
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BACKGROUND:
A 5.5-million gallon ground storage tank is located on the property of the Bobby Ballard Pump Station on North Josey Lane, immediately south of the KCS railroad tracks. The exterior of the tank has not been repainted since the tank was constructed in 1999, and it is now in need of recoating.
The project involves the removal of the existing coating and the repainting of the tank. Therefore, environmental impacts should be minimal. No trees or wildlife will be affected by the construction.
The duration of construction is 45 days. The project has been placed on the monthly Construction Update and on the City's website.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Two (2) bids were received on April 7, 2016. The low bid, in the amount of $130,640.00, was submitted by Gracon Construction, Inc. while the second bid was $135,920.00. Gracon has not completed any projects for the City but a review of their references has been completed with satisfactory results. They appear capable of completing this project within the allotted time and budget.
The construction budget originally set up for this project was $130,000.00. Funding for this project is available in the Utility Consolidated Account in the amount of $130,640.00.
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
This project will contribute to community sustainability by:
Sustaining day-to-day operations - The repainting of the tank will provide the exterior protection required for the next 15 to 20 years.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to approve a contract with Gracon Con...
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