TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to advertise Contract 18-142-3H Six Access Shafts Infiltration Mitigation, MSPS, estimated cost between $1,874,000.00 and $2,269,000.00, Accounts 401-50000-645700, Requisition 1546063
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Dear Sir:
Contract documents and specifications have been prepared for Contract 18-142-3H Six Access Shafts Infiltration Mitigation, MSPS.
The purpose of this contract is to rehabilitate six access elevator shafts at the Mainstream Pumping Station to address groundwater infiltration in the shafts. Work will take place in the four access shafts associated with the North and South Pump Houses, the Discharge Valve Chamber Access Shaft, and the Dewatering Valve Chamber Access Shaft. The proposed work includes grouting and installing crystalline waterproofing, cleaning and improving existing drainage structures, sealing leaking utility penetrations, and replacement of damaged utility and equipment supports.
It is estimated that 20 jobs will be created or saved as result of award of this contract, with an estimated 26,100 man-hours of skilled trades utilized.
The estimated cost for this contract is between $1,874,000.00 and $2,269,000.00. The cost range will be stated in the advertisement for bids.
The bid deposit for this contract is $114,000.00.
The contract specifications require that all work commence 30 calendar days after approval of the contractor’s bond and shall be completed within 370 calendar days after approval of the contractor's bond. Liquidated damages are $1,000.00 for each calendar day that the contractor is in default of the time specified for failing to achieve substantial work completion and $200.00 for each calendar day that the contractor is in default of the time specified for completion of the entire work.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement will be included in this contract.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D will be included in this contract. The type of work to be performed under the contract is within the "Construction Services" category for establishing Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE), Small Business Enterprises (SBE), and/or Veteran-owned Business Enterprises (VBE) utilization goals. The MBE, WBE, SBE, and/or VBE utilization goals for this contract are: 20 percent MBE, 10 percent WBE, 10 percent SBE, and 3 percent VBE.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise September 16, 2020
Bid Opening October 21, 2020
Award December 17, 2020
Completion December 22, 2021
Funds are available in Accounts 401-50000-645700.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 18-142-3H.
Requested, Catherine A. O’Connor, Director of Engineering, WSS:KMF
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, Chairman Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for September 3, 2020
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