STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: February 24, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2, 7, 14
DEPARTMENT: Water Utilities Department
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an increase in the construction services contract with Southland Mole JV for additional work associated with additional tunnel support, paving, storm drainage, water and wastewater improvements for the Mill Creek / Peaks Branch / State-Thomas Drainage Relief Tunnel Project - Not to exceed $3,332,735.00, from $206,700,000.00 to $210,032,735.00 - Financing: Flood Protection and Storm Drainage Facilities Fund (2006 General Obligation Funds) ($3,242,535.00), Water Capital Improvement D Fund ($79,000.00) and Wastewater Capital Improvement E Fund ($11,200.00)
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BACKGROUND
The 2006 and 2012 Bond Programs provided funding for design and construction of storm drainage relief improvements for the Mill Creek / Peaks Branch / State-Thomas watersheds. On February 14, 2018, City Council authorized a construction contract with Southland Mole JV., for the construction of the Mill Creek / Peaks Branch / State-Thomas Drainage Relief Tunnel Project by Resolution No. 18-0296. The project includes a 5-mile tunnel that will provide drainage and flooding relief to the lower areas of the Mill Creek watershed (around Baylor Hospital), Peaks Branch watershed (south of Buckner Park), and East Peaks Branch watershed (around Fair Park area). It will also provide drainage and flooding relief to the State-Thomas area near Woodall Rodgers.
This action will authorize Change Order No. 1 to the construction services contract with Southland Mole JV for repairs and improvements to existing storm drainage systems directly connected with the Mill Creek tunnel system and increased quantities for tunnel support, paving restoration, water, and wastewater improvements. The repairs and improvements to exist...
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