STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: June 8, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Water Utilities Department
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an increase in the construction services contract with John Burns Construction Company of Texas, Inc. for additional work associated with the installation of water and wastewater mains at Cardinal Drive - Not to exceed $1,686,787.26, from $19,087,756.00 to $20,774,543.26 - Financing: Water Construction Fund ($922,657.88) and Wastewater Capital Improvement F Fund ($764,129.38)
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BACKGROUND
On September 28, 2016, City Council authorized a construction services contract with John Burns Construction Company of Texas, Inc. for the installation of water and wastewater mains at 13 locations. On January 9, 2019, City Council authorized an increase in the construction services contract with John Burns Construction Company of Texas, Inc. for additional work associated with the installation of water and wastewater mains at Royal Lane to address deteriorated and failed sections of pipeline serving Fire Station #41 at 5920 Royal Lane. This action consists of providing additional construction services for the installation of an estimated 1,930 feet of water and wastewater mains, including approximately 1,330 feet of 8-inch water main and 600 feet of 8-inch wastewater main at Cardinal Drive from Exeter Avenue to Scotland Drive. Additional funds for paving restoration required for the overall pipeline contract are also included in this action to address paving limits and construction quantities in excess of those anticipated at the time of bid.
The current capacity of the water system at Cardinal Drive is inadequate to meet the flow demand for fire protection purposes. Replacing the water main and bringing it to current design standards will provide fire protection for the area. The water main has also...
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