Item Coversheet

Resolution

NO. 82

A Resolution accepting the lowest responsive, responsible bid for 2019 Lead Service Replacement Program project from Hunter-Prell Company in an estimated amount of $311,670.00, with unit prices prevailing.

BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN - 2/19/2019

Resolved by the Commission of the City of Battle Creek:

 

The lowest responsive, responsible bid for 2019 Lead Service Replacement Program project is accepted from Hunter-Prell Company in an estimated amount of $311,670.00, with unit prices prevailing. The City Manager is authorized to execute Contract No. 2019-028B, which will be paid from account 591.23.5961.801.310 Water Replacement/Street Program.

The City Manager or her designee is also authorized to approve change orders for up to 5% in aggregate for City-initiated and pre-approved changes for unforeseen field conditions that are not itemized in the contract.









I, Victoria Houser, City Clerk of the City of Battle Creek, hereby certify the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by the Battle Creek City Commission at a Regular meeting held on February 19, 2019.


Victoria Houser


Battle Creek City Commission
2/19/2019
Action Summary

Staff Member: Christine Huff 
Department:Purchasing 
SUMMARY 

A Resolution accepting the lowest responsive, responsible bid for 2019 Lead Service Replacement Program project from Hunter-Prell Company in an estimated amount of $311,670.00, with unit prices prevailing.


BUDGETARY CONSIDERATIONS

HISTORY, BACKGROUND and  DISCUSSION
The solicitation was issued January 10, 2019, for the above-mentioned project. This project consists of replacing lead services from main to facilities' meters. Contractor will replace both public and private side lead service from main to meter. City will supply the meter when needed, all other required material will be supplied by the Contractor. Contractor will be responsible for public and private side restoration, removal and disposal of old service line, placement of new service line, meter, and any appurtenances needed to connect to existing plumbing.

Copies of the IFB were provided to four contractors and four construction plan houses. Construction companies and the trades subscribe to planhouses to be aware of all jobs being bid around the region. In addition, an advertisement was placed in the Battle Creek Enquirer and on the City’s website.  

Bid responses were due on February 7, 2019.

A bid tabulation is attached.

The bids were reviewed by Kurt Tribbett, Engineering Administrator, City of Battle Creek.  A recommendation was made to accept the lowest, responsive, responsible bid from the above-mentioned company.  I concur with the department’s recommendation that contract award to this firm would be in the best interest of the City of Battle Creek.
DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUE

POSITIONS

ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescription
2019-028B_2019_Lead_Service_Replacement_Program.xlsxBid tab
Tribbett_memo.docdept memo