The project consists of furnishing, installing, and providing all labor, materials, and equipment required to install approximately 3,050 linear feet of new 30-inch diameter ductile iron raw water pipeline including valves, erosion controls, revegetation, system connections, pavement repair and related appurtenances. The project also includes the removal and replacement of approximately 1,500 linear feet of fiberoptic wire, conduit, handholes and system connections. The project begins at the Raw Water Intake of Lake Georgetown and extends northeast to the City of Georgetown Lake Water Treatment Plant. This project will convey additional raw water to the lake plant that will be needed when the lake plant expansion currently under construction is completed.
This project was publicly advertised on July 28, 2021 and August 4, 2021. On August 24, 2021 we received 7 (7) competitive bids, one bid did not include the required documentation and was considered non-responsive. The low qualified bidder for the project was Santa Clara with a total bid of $1,833,457.00. They have completed several projects of the scope and size therefore CDM Smith and staff believes Santa Clara is qualified to complete this project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
CDM Smith and staff recommend awarding the contract to Santa Clara of Austin Texas for the Lake WTP 30” Raw Water Line Improvements Project for $1,833,457.00
BOARD RECOMMENDATION:
This item was unanimously approved by the Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board at their September 9, 2021 meeting, for recommendation for Council Approval.