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Home My WebLink About2015-01-12-Meeting Mintues Engineering Services Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 1/12/2015 ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. Fennoy, Chairman; Hasan, Vice Chairman; Smith and Guilfoyle, members. Absent: Hon. Hardie Davis, Mayor. ENGINEERING SERVICES 1. Approve construction contract award to Eagle Utility for services associated with construction of the Highway 56 24 Inch Water Main Project in the amount of $1,130,767.90. Bid Item 14-222 Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Grady Smith Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes 2. Approve construction contract award to Gearing Brothers Civil Workers in the amount of $1,811,949.00 for the Utilities Department. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Grady Smith Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes 3. Approve construction contract award to Gridbee/Solarbee in the amount of $238,400.40 for the Utilities Department. Bid 14-194 Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Grady Smith Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes 4. Discuss possible solutions for Augusta Richmond County to provide consistent clean up and maintenance of downtown sidewalks, streets and medians. (Requested by Commissioner Davis) Item Action: Rescheduled Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Defer Motion to refer this item to the next committee meeting. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Ben Hasan Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle Passes 5. Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services Committee held on December 8, 2014. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Grady Smith Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes 6. Notification of the award of a contract with Blair Construction, Inc. for services associated with construction of the Fort Gordon New Water and Sewage Connections under the Task Order Program for Infrastructure RFQ #13-194 in the amount of $696,334.89. Bid item #14-215 Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes Commissioner Grady Smith Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes www.augustaga.gov 4-0. Engineering Services Committee Meeting 1/12/2015 1:15 PM Attendance 1/12/15 Department: Caption: Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Invitation to Bid Sealed bids will be received at this office on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 @ 3:00 p.m. for furnishing: Bid Item 14-222 Highway 56 (24 Inch) Water Main Project for Utilities Department Bids will be received by Augusta, GA Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of: Geri A. Sams Procurement Department 530 Greene Street - Room 600A Augusta, Georgia 30901 706-821-2422 Bid documents may be examined at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 530 Greene Street – Room 600A, Augusta, GA 30901. Plans and specifications for the project shall be obtained by all prime, subcontractors and suppliers exclusively from ARC Southern. The fees for the plans and specifications which are non-refundable is $150.00. It is the wish of the Owner that all businesses are given the opportunity to submit on this project. To facilitate this policy the Owner is providing the opportunity to view plans online (www.e-arc.com) at no charge through ARC Southern (706 821-0405) beginning Thursday, August 21, 2014. Bidders are cautioned that submitting a package without Procurement of a complete set are likely to overlook issues of construction phasing, delivery of goods or services, or coordination with other work that is material to the successful completion of the project. Bidders are cautioned that acquisition of documents through any other source is not advisable. Acquisition of documents from unauthorized sources places the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. A Mandatory Pre Bid Conference will be held on Friday, November 7, 2014 @ 10:00 a.m. in the Procurement Department, 530 Greene Street, Room 600A. All questions must be submitted in writing by fax to 706 821-2811 or by email to procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov to the office of the Procurement Department by Wednesday, November 12, 2014 @ 5:00 p.m. No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after time has been called on the date of opening. A 10% Bid bond is required to be submitted along with the bidders’ qualifications; a 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond will be required for award. Invitation for bids and specifications. An invitation for bids shall be issued by the Procurement Office and shall include specifications prepared in accordance with Article 4 (Product Specifications), and all contractual terms and conditions, applicable to the procurement. All specific requirements contained in the invitation to bid including, but not limited to, the number of copies needed, the timing of the submission, the required financial data, and any other requirements designated by the Procurement Department are considered material conditions of the bid which are not waiveable or modifiable by the Procurement Director. All requests to waive or modify any such material condition shall be submitted through the Procurement Director to the appropriate committee of the Augusta, Georgia Commission for approval by the Augusta, Georgia Commission. Please mark BID number on the outside of the envelope. Bidders are cautioned that acquisition of BID documents through any source other than the office of the Procurement Department is not advisable. Acquisition of BID documents from unauthorized sources places the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director Augusta Chronicle October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 2014 Metro Courier October 22, 2014 Revised: 8/15/2011 UNOFFICIAL BEAMS CONTRACTING 15030 ATOMIC ROAD BEECH ISLAND SC 29842 BLAIR CONSTRUCTION P.O. BOX 770 EVANS, GA 30809 EAGLE UTILITY 1350 BRANCH ROAD BISHOP, GA 30621 YES YES YES 167300 224004 206663 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES $1,183,781.07 $1,260,458.59 $1,130,767.90 Addendum 1 Addendum 2 Bid Item #14-222 Highway 56 (24 Inch) Water Main Project For Augusta, Georgia - Utilities Department Bid Due: Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. The following vendors submitted a statement of "NO BID": GEARING BROTHERS CIVIL WORKERS / 621 PONDER PLACE , SUITE 3 / EVANS, GA 30809 JND THOMAS CONSTRUCTION / 2918 PROFESSIONAL PARKWAY SUITE 100 / AUGUSTA, GA 30907 MOOREHEAD CONSTRUCTION / 1513 ANDERSON STREET / BELTON, SC 29627 MURPHY BROTHERS CONST / P. O. BOX 459 / APPLING, GA 30802 SAVE Form Bid Bond Bid Price Total Number Specifications Mailed Out: 25 Total Number Specifications Download (Demandstar): 7 Total Electronic Notifications (Demandstar): 228 Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference: 7 Total packages submitted: 3 Total Noncompliant: 0 Vendors Attachment B E-Verify # Page 1 of 1 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 1/12/2015 1:15 PM Approve construction contract award in the amount of $1,130,767.90 to Eagle Utility for construction of the Highway 56 24 Inch Water Main Project Bid item #14-222. Department:Augusta Utilities Department Caption:Approve construction contract award to Eagle Utility for services associated with construction of the Highway 56 24 Inch Water Main Project in the amount of $1,130,767.90. Bid Item 14-222 Background:The project is to install a new 24 inch water main along the right of way on the east side of High Way 56. The project consists of installing 4000 linear feet of new ductile iron water main and necessary water main appurtenances. This project is needed to provide a more reliable and adequately sized water main for both current operation and future growth of the water infrastructure in Richmond County. Analysis:Eagle Utility submitted an acceptable bid package and was the lowest responsive bidder. The staff of the Utilities Department has completed evaluation of the bid package and it is recommended that the award go to Eagle Utility for $1,130,767.90 to construct the Highway 56 24 Inch Water Main Project. Financial Impact:The lowest responsive bid for the construction of this project was $1,130,767.90.These funds are available from the following account 512043410-5425110/80210120-5425110 Alternatives:None Recommendation:It is recommended to award the contract to Eagle Utility in the amount of $1,130,767.90 for the construction of the Highway 56 24 Inch Water Main Project Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: $1,130,767.90 from account 512043410-5425110/80210120- 5425110 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Invitation to Bid Sealed bids will be received at this office on Thursday, October 9, 2014 @ 3:00 p.m. for furnishing: Bid Item 14-204 Gordon Highway 24 Inch Water Main Project for Utilities Department Bids will be received by Augusta, GA Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of: Geri A. Sams Procurement Department 530 Greene Street - Room 605 Augusta, Georgia 30901 706-821-2422 Bid documents may be examined at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 530 Greene Street – Room 605, Augusta, GA 30901. Plans and specifications for the project shall be obtained by all prime, subcontractors and suppliers exclusively from Augusta Blue Print. The fees for the plans and specifications which are non-refundable is $75.00. It is the wish of the Owner that all businesses are given the opportunity to submit on this project. To facilitate this policy the Owner is providing the opportunity to view plans online (www.augustablue.com) at no charge through Augusta Blue Print (706 722-6488) beginning Thursday, August 28, 2014. Bidders are cautioned that submitting a package without Procurement of a complete set are likely to overlook issues of construction phasing, delivery of goods or services, or coordination with other work that is material to the successful completion of the project. Bidders are cautioned that acquisition of documents through any other source is not advisable. Acquisition of documents from unauthorized sources places the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. A Mandatory Pre Bid Conference will be held on Friday, September 19, 2014, @ 11:00 a.m. in the Procurement Department, 530 Greene Street, Room 200 West. All questions must be submitted in writing by fax to 706 821-2811 or by email to procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov to the office of the Procurement Department by Tuesday, September 23, 2014 @ 5:00 p.m. No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after time has been called on the date of opening. A 10% Bid bond is required to be submitted along with the bidders’ qualifications; a 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond will be required for award. Invitation for bids and specifications. An invitation for bids shall be issued by the Procurement Office and shall include specifications prepared in accordance with Article 4 (Product Specifications), and all contractual terms and conditions, applicable to the procurement. All specific requirements contained in the invitation to bid including, but not limited to, the number of copies needed, the timing of the submission, the required financial data, and any other requirements designated by the Procurement Department are considered material conditions of the bid which are not waiveable or modifiable by the Procurement Director. All requests to waive or modify any such material condition shall be submitted through the Procurement Director to the appropriate committee of the Augusta, Georgia Commission for approval by the Augusta, Georgia Commission. Please mark BID number on the outside of the envelope. Bidders are cautioned that acquisition of BID documents through any source other than the office of the Procurement Department is not advisable. Acquisition of BID documents from unauthorized sources places the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director Augusta Chronicle August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2014 Metro Courier September 3, 2014 Revised: 8/15/2011 Vendors Attachment B Addendums 1 and 2 E-Verify Number SAVE Form Bid Bond Base Bid Price BEAM'S CONTRACTING INC., 15030 ATOMIC RD., BEACH ISLAND, SC 29842 YES YES 167300 YES YES $2,056,953.15 BLAIR CONSTRUCTION P.O. BOX 770 EVANS, GA 30809 YES YES 224004 YES YES $2,116,593.39 EAGLE UTILITY CONTRACTING INC., 1350 BRANCH ROAD BISHOP, GA 30621 YES YES 206663 YES YES $2,159,648.40 GEARIG BROTHERS CIVIL WORKERS P.O. BOX 2684 EVANS, GA 30809 YES YES 226337 YES YES $1,811,949.00 LEGACY WATER GROUP 10120 ROBERT WAY COVINGTON NEWTON GA 30014 YES YES 798569 YES YES $1,989,613.00 JOHN D STEPHENS INC., 272 HURRICANE SHOALS RD NE LAWRENCEVILLE GA 30046 YES YES 46876 YES YES $2,185,712.30 Bid Item 14-204 Gordon Highway 24 Inch Water Main Project For Augusta GA - Utilities Department Due: Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. Page 1 of 1 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 1/12/2015 1:15 PM Approve construction contract award in the amount of $1,811,949.00 to Gearing Brothers Civil Workers for the Gordon Highway 24" Water Main Project. Bid item #14-204. Department:Augusta Utilities Department Caption:Approve construction contract award to Gearing Brothers Civil Workers in the amount of $1,811,949.00 for the Utilities Department. Background:The Gordon Highway 24-inch Transmission Water Main project involves the construction of 6,900 linear feet of 24-inch diameter ductile iron pipe along Gordon Highway. The water main will run along the Northside of Gordon Hwy from Barton Chapel Rd to Jimmy Dyess Pkwy. The construction of this transmission main will allow the Augusta Utilities Department to supply surface water from the Highland Avenue Water Treatment Plant into Fort Gordon and the west area of Richmond County. Analysis:Gearing Brothers Civil Workers submitted an acceptable bid package and was the lowest responsive bidder. Financial Impact:The amount submitted for the construction of this project was $1,811,949.00.These funds are available from account 512043410-5425110/80310153-5425110 Alternatives:None Recommendation:It is recommended to award the contract to Gearing Brothers Civil Workers in the amount of $1,811,949.00 Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: $1,811,949.00 from account 512043410-5425110/80310153- 5425110 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Invitation to Bid Sealed bids will be received at this office on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 @ 3:00 p.m. for furnishing: Bid Item 14-194 Highland Avenue Reservoirs Mixers for Utilities Department Bids will be received by Augusta, GA Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of: Geri A. Sams Procurement Department 530 Greene Street - Room 605 Augusta, Georgia 30901 706-821-2422 Bid documents may be examined at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 530 Greene Street – Room 605, Augusta, GA 30901. Plans and specifications for the project shall be obtained by all prime, subcontractors and suppliers exclusively from ARC Southern. The fees for the plans and specifications which are non-refundable is $50.00. It is the wish of the Owner that all businesses are given the opportunity to submit on this project. To facilitate this policy the Owner is providing the opportunity to view plans online (www.e-arc.com) at no charge through ARC Southern (706 821-0405) beginning Thursday, July 31, 2014. Bidders are cautioned that submitting a package without Procurement of a complete set are likely to overlook issues of construction phasing, delivery of goods or services, or coordination with other work that is material to the successful completion of the project. Bidders are cautioned that acquisition of documents through any other source is not advisable. Acquisition of documents from unauthorized sources places the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. All questions must be submitted in writing by fax to 706 821-2811 or by email to procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov to the office of the Procurement Department by Friday, August 22, 2014 @ 5:00 p.m. No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after time has been called on the date of opening. A 10% Bid bond is required to be submitted along with the bidders’ qualifications; a 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond will be required for award. Invitation for bids and specifications. An invitation for bids shall be issued by the Procurement Office and shall include specifications prepared in accordance with Article 4 (Product Specifications), and all contractual terms and conditions, applicable to the procurement. All specific requirements contained in the invitation to bid including, but not limited to, the number of copies needed, the timing of the submission, the required financial data, and any other requirements designated by the Procurement Department are considered material conditions of the bid which are not waiveable or modifiable by the Procurement Director. All requests to waive or modify any such material condition shall be submitted through the Procurement Director to the appropriate committee of the Augusta, Georgia Commission for approval by the Augusta, Georgia Commission. Please mark BID number on the outside of the envelope. Bidders are cautioned that acquisition of BID documents through any source other than the office of the Procurement Department is not advisable. Acquisition of BID documents from unauthorized sources places the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director Augusta Chronicle July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 2014 Metro Courier August 6, 2014 Revised: 8/15/2011 UNOFFICIAL Bid Opening #14-194 Highland Avenue Reservoirs Mixers For Augusta, GA - Utilities Department Bid Opening Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 @ 3:00 p.m. Vendors Gridbee - Solarbee Medora Corporation 3225 Highway 22 Dickinson, ND 58601 Attachment B Yes E-Verify Number 326776 SAVE Form Yes Bid Bond Yes Total Amount $238,440.00 Page 1 of 1 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 1/12/2015 1:15 PM Approve construction contract award in the amount of $238,400.40 to Gridbee / Solarbee for the Highland Avenue Reservoirs Mixers Project. Bid item #14-194. Department:Augusta Utilities Department Caption:Approve construction contract award to Gridbee/Solarbee in the amount of $238,400.40 for the Utilities Department. Bid 14-194 Background:Raw river water is stored in two reservoirs at the Highland Avenue Water Treatment Plant. The use of mixers in these reservoirs will help to maintain the quality of our raw water. They will also facilitate any pretreatment that needs to occur in order to eliminate or mitigate the growth of algae or other substances that adversely impact the taste or odor of our finished drinking water. The mixers will also help insure the consistency of our water quality and reduce the potential of having to remove undesirable compounds once they are formed. The use of solar-powered mixers has the added advantage of lower installation and operating cost. Analysis:Gridbee / Solarbee submitted an acceptable bid package and was the lowest responsive bidder. Financial Impact:The amount submitted for the construction of this project was $238,400.40.These funds are available from account 506043520- 5425110 Alternatives:None Recommendation:It is recommended to award the contract to Gridbee / Solarbee. in the amount of $238,400.40 Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 506043520-5425110 from account $238,400.40 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Engineering Services Committee Meeting 1/12/2015 1:15 PM Downtown Sidewalks, Streets and Medians Clean Up and Maintenance Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Discuss possible solutions for Augusta Richmond County to provide consistent clean up and maintenance of downtown sidewalks, streets and medians. (Requested by Commissioner Davis) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Engineering Services Committee Meeting 1/12/2015 1:15 PM Minutes Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services Committee held on December 8, 2014. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Invitation to Bid Sealed bids will be received at this office on Friday, October 31, 2014 @ 11:00 a.m. for furnishing: Bid Item 14-215 Fort Gordon New Water & Sewage Connections Project for Utilities Department Bids will be received by Augusta, GA Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of: Geri A. Sams Procurement Department 530 Greene Street - Room 605 Augusta, Georgia 30901 706-821-2422 Bid documents may be examined at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 530 Greene Street – Room 605, Augusta, GA 30901. Plans and specifications for the project shall be obtained by all prime, subcontractors and suppliers exclusively from Augusta Blue Print. The fees for the plans and specifications which are non-refundable is $25.00. It is the wish of the Owner that all businesses are given the opportunity to submit on this project. To facilitate this policy the Owner is providing the opportunity to view plans online (www.augustablue.com) at no charge through Augusta Blue Print (706 722-6488) beginning Friday, October 10, 2014. Bidders are cautioned that submitting a package without Procurement of a complete set are likely to overlook issues of construction phasing, delivery of goods or services, or coordination with other work that is material to the successful completion of the project. Bidders are cautioned that acquisition of documents through any other source is not advisable. Acquisition of documents from unauthorized sources places the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. A Mandatory Pre Bid Conference will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2014,@10:00 a.m. in the Procurement Department, 530 Greene Street, Room 200 West. All questions must be submitted in writing by fax to 706 821-2811 or by email to procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov to the office of the Procurement Department by Thursday, October 23, 2014 @ 5:00 p.m. No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after time has been called on the date of opening. A 10% Bid bond is required to be submitted along with the bidders’ qualifications; a 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond will be required for award. Invitation for bids and specifications. An invitation for bids shall be issued by the Procurement Office and shall include specifications prepared in accordance with Article 4 (Product Specifications), and all contractual terms and conditions, applicable to the procurement. All specific requirements contained in the invitation to bid including, but not limited to, the number of copies needed, the timing of the submission, the required financial data, and any other requirements designated by the Procurement Department are considered material conditions of the bid which are not waiveable or modifiable by the Procurement Director. All requests to waive or modify any such material condition shall be submitted through the Procurement Director to the appropriate committee of the Augusta, Georgia Commission for approval by the Augusta, Georgia Commission. Please mark BID number on the outside of the envelope. Bidders are cautioned that acquisition of BID documents through any source other than the office of the Procurement Department is not advisable. Acquisition of BID documents from unauthorized sources places the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director Revised: 8/15/2011 UNOFFICIAL VENDORS Attachment B BID BOND E-Verify # SAVE Form Total Blair Construction P. O. Box 770 Evans, GA 30809 YES YES 224004 YES $696,334.89 Contract Management, Inc 1827 Killingsworth Augusta, GA 30904 YES YES 225306 YES $721,975.75 Total Number Specifications Mailed Out: 4 Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference: 2 Total packages submitted: 2 Total Noncompliant: 0 Bid Opening Bid Item #14-215 Fort Gordon New Water & Sewage Connections Project for Augusta, Georgia - Utilities Department Bid Due: Friday, October 31, 2014 @ 11:00 a.m. Page 1 of 1 UTILITIES DEPARTMENT Tom Wiedmeier Director MEMORANDUM Horace Luke Assistant Director TO: F'ROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Geri A. Sams Tom wiedm"i"d'J November 412014 Bid Item #14-215 Fort Gordon New Water and Sewage Connections for Utilities Dept. Bid Opening Date: September 30, 2014 @ I l:00am We have reviewed the bid tab sheet and submittals received for the above item. I recommended award of bid Item#14-215 to the lowest responsive bidder: Blair Construction in the amount of $696,334.89. Cc: Tom Wiedmeier, P.E Horace Luke Deanna Davis P.E. Engineering Division 360 Bay Street, Suite 180 - Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 312-4132 -Pax (706) 312-4133 WWW.AUGUSTAGA.GOV QUALITY STORM WATER SOLUTIONS ATTN: THERON SAPP 437 CAMBRIDGE CIRCLE MARTINEZ GA 30907 EAGLE UTILITY ATTN: TONY HIGHFIELD 1350 BRANCH ROAD BISHOP, GA 30627 BLAIR CONSTRUCTION ATTN PATRICK DILLARD PO BOX 770 EVANS, GA 30809 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT INC ATTN: JAMES WILLIAMS 1827 KILLINGSWORTH AUGUSTA GA 30904 Bid Item #14-215 Fort Gordon New Water & Sewage Connections Project Mailed 10/8/14 Bid Item #14-215 Fort Gordon New Water & Sewage Connections Project for Utilities Department Bid Due: Fri. 10/31/14 @ 11:00 a.m. Deanna Davis Utilities Department Bay Street Stanley Aye Utilities Department Bay Street Yvonne Gentry LSBOP 2ND FLOOR Municipal Building PAGE 1 OF 1 Emergency Bid Item #14-211 Lakeside Drive 6 Inch Water Main Project Emergency for Utilities Department Engineering Services Committee Meeting 1/12/2015 1:15 PM Notification of award for a construction contract to Blair Construction, Inc. for construction of the Fort Gordon New Water and Sewage Connections under the Task Order Program for Infrastructure RFQ #13-194 in the amount of $696,334.89. Bid item #14-215 Department:Augusta Utilities Department Caption:Notification of the award of a contract with Blair Construction, Inc. for services associated with construction of the Fort Gordon New Water and Sewage Connections under the Task Order Program for Infrastructure RFQ #13-194 in the amount of $696,334.89. Bid item #14-215 Background:The objective of this project is to provide water and sewage connections on Fort Gordon. This project will consist of multiple connections of various sizes and installation up to 5,000 LF of sewer main and 6,150 LF of water main. Some connections to the existing infrastructure will be upgraded and some connections will be for new infrastructure throughout the base. Analysis:Blair Construction, Inc. submitted an acceptable bid package and was the lowest responsive bidder. The Utilities Department desires to inform commission of the award of this contract to construct the Fort Gordon New Water and Sewage Connections under the Task Order Program for Infrastructure RFQ #13-194 to Blair Construction, Inc. Financial Impact:$696,334.89 under account number 507043490-5425410 / 88886666-5425410 Alternatives:No alternatives due to the contract being awarded under the Task Order Program for Infrastructure RFQ #13-194 Recommendation:We are notifing the commission of the award of a Task Order contract to Blair Construction, Inc. in the amount of $696,334.89 for the construction of the Fort Gordon New Water and Sewage Connections Project under the Task Order Program for Infrastructure RFQ #13-194 Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: $696,334.89 from account 507043490-5425410 / 88886666- 5425410 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission