STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: October 26, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Water Utilities Department
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a construction services contract for the installation of water and wastewater main improvements at five locations (list attached to the Agenda Information Sheet) - John Burns Construction Company of Texas, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of two - Not to exceed $11,486,301.00 - Financing: Wastewater Capital Improvement F Fund ($11,236,301.00) and Water Construction Fund ($250,000.00)
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BACKGROUND
In accordance with the City's Business Inclusion and Development Policy adopted on September 23, 2020The City of Dallas currently owns property adjacent to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center (Convention Center) known as Parking Lot "E". The Convention Center is planned to undergo an expansion and anticipates additional development within Parking Lot E. Dallas Water Utilities has an existing 51-inch diameter wastewater interceptor built in 1914 that crosses through Parking Lot E which will significantly hinder future development of the area. After evaluating options for the 51-inch diameter interceptor, it was determined that the portion crossing Lot E could be abandoned after the upstream potion is rerouted and connected to the existing 90-inch horseshoe interceptor southwest of the existing 51-inch interceptor. The interceptor will be rerouted along Reunion Boulevard and down Sports Street to connect into the existing 90-inch horseshoe interceptor.
In addition to the rerouting of the 51-inch diameter interceptor, it is necessary to construct a new 12-inch wastewater main to serve the Convention Center along Hotel Street and replace a 48-inch and 54-inch diameter wastewater interceptor along the southern edge of Lot E. These improvements will allow for future development in Lot E, el...
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