R2017-30 Contract with Burdick Plumbing & Heating Pump Stations & Force Main CP 2016-02

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Green Oak Pump Station The Green Oak Pump Station was originally built in 1971 and replaced in 1993 to serve the Greendell Subdivision on the City's northwest side (See Exhibit Q. The pump station is owned by the City of Decatur and maintained under contract by the Sanitary District of Decatur. The station is located near the intersection of Green Oak Drive and Suzan Drive and discharges into a cast iron force main which runs along Suzan Drive to a City sewer located in Valley Drive. The force main was not replaced at the time the pump station was replaced, and is now 45 years old. Over the past few years, the force main has experienced 3 breaks which signals the need to either rehabilitate or replace the line. The pump station is still in good condition and is not planned for replacement at this time. Project Letting The project plans and specifications were prepared by Bainbridge, Gee, Milanski &Associates, Inc. (BGM). The project includes the replacement of the Starr Crest Pump Station and Force Main, Shore Oak Pump Station, and Green Oak Force Main. The project was advertised on January 18, 2017, a pre-bid meeting was held on February 1, 2017 and bids were opened on February 16, 2017. The results of the letting are as follows (bid tabulation attached): Compared to Engineer's Estimate Bidder Bid Price Over (-Under) Burdick Plumbing and Heating Co,Inc. $518,271.00 (34.81%) Kinney Contactors,Inc $518,500.00 (34.78%) Entler Excavating Co, Inc $717,090.00 (9.80%) Engineer's Estimate $795,000.00 ---------- Burdick Plumbing and Heating Co., Inc. provided the lowest responsible bid for the proposed work. Burdick is a local plumbing and mechanical contractor and has completed several projects of this type for the City. BGM has investigated their work record and has provided a recommendation, (attached), stating that Burdick Plumbing and Heating Co, Inc. is able to complete the work as specified. Minority Participation Goals Contractors for City Projects shall comply with City Code Chapter 28, Article 10, "Minority Participation Goals for Public Works Contracts." Contractors for City projects shall make a good faith effort to comply with the following minimum goals: 1. Ten(10)percent of the total dollar amount of the contract should be performed by Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) if subcontracting opportunities are available; and, 2. Eighteen(18)percent of the total hours worked should be performed by minority workers. Burdick Plumbing and Heating submitted documentation stating that they will meet the MBE Subcontracting goal of 10%. — 3 —