HomeMy WebLinkAbout06810ORDINANCE NO. 6810
AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,493,000 TO GLACIER CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY, INC., AND SETTING FORTH $359,300 FOR CONTINGENCIES,
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HEADWORKS RENOVATION
PROJECT AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE SEWER USER FUND FOR
PAYMENTS THEREOF
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, that:
SECTION 1.
A contract for the construction of the Headworks Renovation Project at the City's
Wastewater Treatment Facility is hereby awarded to Glacier Construction Company, Inc., in the
amount of $3,593,000.
SECTION 2.
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 3.
In addition to the amount of the bid set forth, as aforementioned, an additional amount as
stipulated in this section is hereby established for contingencies and additional work.
Contingencies and Additional Work: -------- $359,000
SECTION 4.
Funds in the amounts set forth herein are hereby authorized and appropriated for said
Project from reserves within the Sewer User Fund.
INTRODUCED April 8, 2002
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BY Al Gurule
ncilperso
APPROVED
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President of the Council
PASSED AND APPROVED: April 22, 2002
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Background Paper for Proposed
ORDINANCE
AGENDA ITEM #
DATE: APRIL 8, 2002 ' S/ V
DEPARTMENT: WASTEWATER
Gene Michael
TITLE
AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $3,593,000 TO GLACIER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., AND
SETTING FORTH $359,300 FOR CONTINGENCIES, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE HEADWORKS RENOVATION PROJECT AT THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT FACILITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE SEWER
USER FUND FOR PAYMENTS THEREOF.
ISSUE
Should the City- Council award a construction contract in the amount of $3,593,000 to
Glacier Construction Company, Inc., and set forth $359,300 for contingencies for
construction of the Headworks Renovation Project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant?
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of this Ordinance.
BACKGROUND
The headworks facility at the Wastewater Treatment Plant provides the first stage of
wastewater treatment. This facility screens large objects and removes sand and grit that
could damage pumps and block pipes within the treatment plant. The headworks also
provides facilities for trucks containing wastes that have been pumped from septic tanks
to discharge to the treatment plant.
Engineering studies have found that the headworks facility at Pueblo's Wastewater
Treatment Plant is a process bottleneck. The existing headworks receiving tank is too
small, the existing flow channels provide inadequate flow control and maintenance
opportunities, and the rakes, screens, and grit removal equipment need to be replaced.
The existing pumps do not provide sufficient flow capacity for peak hour flows. The
Headworks Renovation Project will correct these deficiencies, modernize existing
equipment, and improve the reliability of the treatment plant. The project will be
substantially complete within 18 months of Notice to Proceed.
Glacier Construction Company, Inc., was the successful bidder in the amount of
$3,593,000. A total of four (4) general contractors bid on the project (see attached Bid
Summary).
This project was originally estimated to cost $2,700,000. The increased cost is the result
of necessary modifications during final design, and more difficult construction conditions
than expected due to high groundwater.
When the final design was completed, the designing engineer estimated the cost of the
project to be $3,190,000. The lowest bid was $403,000 higher than the engineer's
estimate. The reason for the cost increase is believed to be market variability.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding for this project shall come from the Sewer User Fund