Purchasing Type: Low Bidders (LB)
Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Purchasing & Contracting
AGENDA ITEM:
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Commission District(s): 2 and 6
LB - Invitation No. 21-101333 Reindeer Drive Water Main Replacement (Multiyear Contract): for use by the Department of Watershed Management (DWM). Consists of the removal of existing galvanized pipe and asbestos cement watermains; abandonment of a steel main; construction and installation of ductile iron pipe (DIP) watermains; and removal and replacement of fire hydrants. Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder: GS Construction, Inc. Amount Not To Exceed $10,682,365.00.
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Information Contact: Cathryn G. Horner, Chief Procurement Officer
Phone Number: (404) 371-6334
PURPOSE:
Pipes in this area have exceeded their expected useful life. This replacement work will include removal of existing 2-inch to 6-inch galvanized pipe and asbestos cement watermains; construction and installation of approximately 18,300 linear feet of new 8-inch DIP watermains and approximately 3,600 linear feet of new 16-inch DIP watermains; and removal and replacement of all fire hydrants, valves, service lines and appurtenances. Residential properties have been experiencing failures and service interruptions due to pipelines not performing at the minimum required service levels. Completion of this work will assure future reliable service delivery to customers. Three (3) bids were received.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Recommend award to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder:
GS Construction, Inc., 526 Lyle Circle, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Amount Not To Exceed: $10,682,365.00
and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the contract and all associated documents.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. LSBE Participation: 20%
2. Contract Effective Date: Contract Execution Date
3. Contract Expiration Date: June 30, 2023
4. Funding: Renewal & Extension (R&E)
CIP Line No. 82
5. Additional Bidders:
Reynolds Construction of Georgia, LLC
300 East Broad Street
Fairburn, GA 30213
Southeastern Site Development, Inc.
14 East Gordon Road
Newman, GA 30263
(Non-Responsive)