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Consider and take action in awarding a contract in the amount of $2,324,800.00 to Howard Construction, Inc, for the construction of PU2405 Belmont Lift Station Improvements and Forcemain Project to replace the liftstation and approximately 700 ft of 6” forcemain at SW 6th and Belmont Ave.
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INITIATOR: Rusty Whisenhunt, Public Utilities Director
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Rusty Whisenhunt, Public Utilities Director
BACKGROUND: City of Lawton entered into a Master Service Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, INC, on June 27th, 2023. Amendment Number 6 Exhibit B-2 shows the scope of services to include surveying, geotechnical investigation, hydraulic analysis, preliminary design, final design, preparation of construction documents, bidding assistance and construction support services for the workorder issued or as amended for Professional Engineering Services. This project scope includes a new lift station (LS) and force main located near the intersection of SW Belmont Avenue and SW 6th Street with demolition of the existing lift station. Amendment No. 6 was approved by City Council on February 27, 2024.
Jacobs Engineering completed the designs for the replacement of the lift station and force main.
The plans and specifications were approved at City Council on November 5th, 2024. The project advertised in the local newspaper on January 8, 2025, and January 16, 2025. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference was held on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, at 10:00 am in the Public Utilities Conference Room. A Bid Opening was publicly held at City Hall on February 11th, 2025, at 2 pm. A total of two (2) bids were received.
After reviewing the bid documents, it is recommended to award the project to Howard Construction, INC, who submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid for the project. Jacobs Engineering Group, recommends awarding the project to Howard Construction, INC, in the amount of $2,324,800.00 for the construction of PU2405 Belmont Lift Station Improvements and Forcemain Project.
This project is imperative to uphold the standard of Safe Community for the citizens of Lawton as stated in the True North Culture Statement.
EXHIBIT: Recommendation of Award, Bid Tabulation, Construction Contract, and Maps of Project Locations
KEY ISSUES: Does City Council wish to award a contract in the amount of $2,324,800.00 to Howard Construction, Inc, for the construction of PU2405 Belmont Lift Station Improvements and Forcemain Project?
FUNDING SOURCE: CWSRF $30mil loan ORF-24-0061-CW: $5,500,000 (current available in loan) - $2,324,800 (cost for this project) - $3,175,200 (total left for contingency and future projects)
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Award a contract in the amount of $2,324,800.00 to Howard Construction, Inc, for the construction of PU2405 Belmont Lift Station Improvements and Forcemain Project.