TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JULY 17, 2025
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Acting Executive Director
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Authority to award Contract 23-416-2S, Kirie - Egan Solids Pipeline Rehabilitation Section No.1, NSA, to Michels Trenchless, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $7,274,537.00, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders in an amount of $363,726.85, for a total amount not to exceed $7,638,263.85, Account 401-50000-645750, Requisition 1621718
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Dear Sir:
On August 8, 2024, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to advertise for bids Contract 23-416-2S, Kirie - Egan Solids Pipeline Rehabilitation Section No.1, NSA.
In response to a public advertisement of January 29, 2025, a bid opening was held on May 6, 2025. The bid tabulation for this contract is:
MICHELS TRENCHLESS INC. $7,274,537.00
INLINER SOLUTIONS LLC $8,888,888.00
Michels Trenchless, Inc. (Michels), the lowest responsible bidder, is proposing to perform the contract in accordance with the specifications. The estimated cost range for this contract is $4,560,000.00 to $5,520,000.00, placing their bid of $7,274,537.00 approximately 32% above the high range of the estimate.
Michels, has executed the Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) Certificate as required. It is anticipated that the following trades will be utilized on this contract: laborers, operating engineers, and truck drivers. The list of construction trades is not intended to confer any rights or jurisdiction upon any union or unions.
The associated goals for this contract are 4% Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE) and/or Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE) and 3% policy goal for the Veteran-owned Businesses (VBE). Michels is in compliance with the Affirmative Action Ordinance Revised Appendix D and Appendix V as indicated on the attached report. The bidder has committed to the following utilization goals for this contract: 2.4% MBE. Bidder provided partial waivers for MBE and WBE participation and waivers were granted. Bidder provided 26.4% for VBE policy goals. Appendix C and Appendix K do not apply.
The contract will require approximately twenty-five (25) people for the services.
The contractor shall commence the work after approval of the contractor’s bond and complete the work within 550 days thereafter.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to award Contract 23-416-2S to Michels, in an amount not exceed $7,274,537.00, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders in an amount of $363,726.85, for a total amount not to exceed $7,638,263.85, subject to the contractor furnishing a performance bond in form satisfactory to the Law Department and approved by the Director of Procurement and Materials Management.
Funds are available in Account 401-50000-645750.
Requested, Catherine A. O’Connor, Director of Engineering
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management, DAL:SEB:gv
Respectfully Submitted, Precious Brady-Davis, Chairperson, Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for July 17, 2025
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