STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: February 22, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, Outside City Limits
DEPARTMENT: Water Utilities Department
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a construction services contract for roof replacements and minor building repairs at Dallas Water Utilities owned facilities (list attached to the Agenda Information Sheet) - Gadberry Construction Company, Inc., lowest responsible bidder - Not to exceed $9,359,000.00 - Financing: Water Construction Fund ($6,173,679.00), Wastewater Capital Improvement G Fund ($2,769,321.00), and Storm Drainage Management Capital Construction Fund ($416,000.00)
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BACKGROUND
Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) utilizes 270 structures with approximately 1.7 million square feet of roof systems that have an estimated replacement value of $20,400,000. DWU facilities are generally exposed to more aggressive and corrosive environments due to chemicals used in some of the treatment processes. With this exposure, roof materials break down at a higher rate, necessitating frequent repair and maintenance to properly manage these assets.
In 2019, a roof assessment was performed on all DWU buildings by Terracon Consultants, Inc. Working with Terracon, DWU established a priority ranking for replacing roofs based on age and wear. This contract is Priority 1 roofs that have reached the end of their life and Priority 2 - one to two years of expected life left.
This action will authorize a construction services contract for work associated with roof replacements at 46 buildings and minor renovations of windows and parapets at the Elm Fork and Eastside Water Treatment plants. The proposed work was prioritized based on roof and structure assessments and packaged for replacement and renovation under this contract. Regularly scheduled roof replacements and repairs along with minor renovations p...
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