HomeMy WebLinkAbout08889ORDINANCE NO. 8889
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING AND BUDGETING AN AMOUNT
OF $2,744,695 FROM THE SEWER USER FUND RESERVES TO
PROJECT NO. 15-020 (WW1304), AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,220,000 TO ARCHER
WESTERN, FOR PROJECT NO. 15-020 (WW1304) JAMES R.
DIIORIO WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY CHEMICAL STORAGE
AND FEED PROJECT, SETTING FORTH A CONTINGENCY
AMOUNT OF $222,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING
AGENT TO EXECUTE THE SAME
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo is required to comply with Colorado’s interim water quality
regulations regarding nutrients; and
WHEREAS, construction of a chemical storage and feed system is necessary to maintain
such compliance; and
WHEREAS, competitive bids for the Project No. 15-020 (WW1304) James R. DiIorio Water
Reclamation Facility Chemical Storage and Feed Project have been received and examined; and
WHEREAS, the proposal of Archer Western, of Westminster, Colorado was the lowest of
those bids determined to be responsive; and
WHEREAS, monies to fund this project are available from the Sewer User Fund Reserves;
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
This contract is for the Chemical Storage and Feed Project at the James R. DiIorio Water
Reclamation Facility in the City of Pueblo. Contract Agreement for James R. DiIorio Water
Reclamation Facility Chemical Storage and Feed Project with Archer Western, Project No. 15-020
(WW1304) is hereby awarded to said bidder in the amount of $2,220,000.
SECTION 2.
Funds for Project 15-020 (WW1304) shall be appropriated and budgeted from the Sewer
User Fund Reserves.
SECTION 3.
The Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to execute said contract on behalf of Pueblo, A
Municipal Corporation, and the City Clerk shall affix the seal of the City thereto and attest the same.
SECTION 4.
The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of this Ordinance and the contract to effectuate the transactions described
therein.
SECTION 5.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: June 22, 2015
BY: Chris Nicoll
PASSED AND APPROVED: July 13, 2015
City Clerk’s Office Item # R-4
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 22, 2015
TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk
From: Gene Michael, Wastewater Director
SUBJECT:
AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING AND BUDGETING AN AMOUNT OF
$2,744,695 FROM THE SEWER USER FUND RESERVES TO PROJECT NO. 15-
020 (WW1304), AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT
OF $2,220,000 TO ARCHER WESTERN, FOR PROJECT NO. 15-020 (WW1304)
JAMES R. DIIORIO WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY CHEMICAL STORAGE
AND FEED PROJECT, SETTING FORTH A CONTINGENCY AMOUNT OF
$222,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE THE
SAME
SUMMARY:
Attached is an Ordinance appropriating and budgeting funds from the Sewer User Fund Reserves
and awarding a construction contract to Archer Western, for project No. 15-020 (WW1304) James
R. DiIorio Water Reclamation Facility Chemical Storage and Feed Project.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
:
None
BACKGROUND
:
The James R. DiIorio Water Reclamation Facility Chemical Storage and Feed Project is needed in
order to meet increasingly stringent nutrient removal requirements being implemented on its
discharge permit. The requirements are determined by the Colorado Department of Health and
Environment and the Environmental Protection Agency in order to protect rivers and lakes from
excessive nutrients which can have detrimental effects on aquatic life and on human health.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
:
The cost of the construction project was bid at $2,220,000. Funds are available from the Sewer
User Fund Reserves. An amount of $302,695 is included to cover additional construction
management costs.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
:
Not applicable
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS
:
None
ALTERNATIVES
:
Alternative No. 1 – No Action
In the event of no action being taken, the City could face fines of up to $35,000 per day of violation,
and could be subject to other legal action.
RECOMMENDATION
:
Approval of the Ordinance.
Attachments
: Engineer of Record Bid Award Recommendation
Bid Summary Sheet