R2011-26 ACCEPTING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT

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The trenchless long lining process involves the insertion of a resin saturated felt liner from manhole to manhole that hardens to repair the damaged pipe. Long lining differs from smaller trenchless point lining because point lining repairs only repair a few feet around a damaged section of pipe, whereas long lining the pipe repairs the entire pipe segment from manhole to manhole. Long lining is the most cost effective approach for pipes that have many structural deficiencies or significant damage. Once the lining is in place, it is pressed to fit tightly against the walls of the sewer pipe by either water or air pressure. The liner is then heated to activate the resin system, causing the pipe lining to cure and harden, thereby forming a new structural pipe within the old damaged sewer pipe. During this process, excess resin is forced into cracks,joints and irregularities of the old pipe, resulting in a bond between new and old pipe. When curing is complete, private lateral lines are re-opened using a remote controlled cutting tool. The 2010 Trenchless Long Lining Repairs Project will line approximately 11,600 lineal feet of 8", 10", 12", 18", 21 and 27" sanitary sewers at various locations throughout the City. The work also includes lateral reinstatement, video inspection, sewer cleaning, mobilization and traffic control. Work locations are provided on the Public Works Section of the City's website under Contractor Project Bid Information, www.decaturil.gov/contractorinfo/contractorinfo.html. Project Bid Review The project plans and specifications were prepared by Engineering Division staff. The project was advertised January 26, 2011, and bids were opened on February 18, 2011. The results for the letting are as follows: Compared to Engineer's Est. Bidder Bid Price Over(-Under) Hoerr Construction, Inc. $404,996.25 (-16.76%) Insituform Technologies USA, Inc. $426,034.20 (-12.43%) SAK Construction, LLC $436,521.75 (-10.28%) Michels Corporation $436,777.00 (-10.22%) Visu-Sewer, Inc. $481,457.75 (-1.04%) Utility Services Authority, LLC $493,378.00 1.41% Kenny Construction Co. $588,214.00 20.90% Engineer's Estimate $486,513 ------ Hoerr Construction, Inc. provided the lowest, qualified bid. Hoerr Construction's main office is located in Peoria, IL and was founded in 1944. Hoerr Construction provides multiple services in the sewer industry including, CIP linings, direction drilling, sewer cleaning, and open cut excavation. Hoerr Construction has successfully completed previous sewer cleaning projects for the City. Staff recommends that the City Council approve a contract with Hoerr Construction, Inc. to perform the 2010 Trenchless Long Lining Repairs project. Page 12