City Council

c. PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT WITH TTS ENGINEERING INCORPORATED\nFOR THE 33RD STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT\n(PROJECT NO. 95.22003)\nSummary:\nThe City Council will consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Public\nWorks Contract with TTS Engineering Incorporated (TTS) for the construction of\nthe 33rd Street Water Main Replacement Project, in the amount of $2,317,861\nwith a contingency up to $129,335.40. In March 2023, the City released this\nproject out to bid with the original scope of work, which resulted in the rejection\nof bids due to bid irregularities. Consequently, the City revised the scope of work\nand re-released a Notice Inviting Bids (NIB) on October 13, 2023, with a bid due\ndate of November 3, 2023; the City received nine bids by the deadline. Following\nreview of bids, staff determined TTS is the lowest responsive and responsible\nbidder with the proper experience to perform the water main pipeline\nreplacement on 33rd Street and related work identified in the NIB and contract\ndocuments. Subject to City Council approval of the contract award, staff would\nissue a Notice to Proceed and begin coordinating with the contractor.\nConstruction of the project is estimated to start in January 2024 with completion\nwithin 120 working days.\nStrategic Plan Goal(s):\nGoal No. 4 Infrastructure: Maintain and improve the City’s physical\ninfrastructure, water system, and recreational spaces.\nRecommendations:\n1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Public Works Contract with\nTTS for the construction of the 33rd Street Water Main Replacement\nProject (Project No. 95.22003), for a term of 120 working days, for a\nnot-to-exceed contract amount of $2,317,861, in a form approved by the\nCity Attorney; and\n2. Authorize the Public Works Director to utilize a contingency of up to\n$129,335.40 to accommodate additional scope of work in the event of\nchanged or unforeseen conditions and utilize remaining American\nRescue Plan Act funds, for a total construction budget of $2,447,196.40.