DATE: July 27, 2017
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
Paul Holzen, City Engineer/Director of Engineering
Jonathan Marston, Assistant Director of Engineering
Jeff Willoughby, Stormwater Coordinator
SUBJECT:
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Consideration of Resolution 2017-59 Awarding the Construction Contract (COF Contract No. 2017-0079) for the Harpeth River Bank Stabilization Project at the City of Franklin Water Reclamation Facility to Viking Products, Inc. in the Amount of $311,782.21 (07/27/17 CIC 3-0)
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Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) concerning Resolution 2017-59 to award the construction contract (COF Contract No. 2017-0079) for the Harpeth River Bank Stabilization Project at the City’s Water Reclamation Facility to Viking Products, Inc.
Background
The left descending bank of the Harpeth River, at the City’s Water Reclamation Facility, has experienced significant erosion. The river bank must be stabilized to prevent further erosion and to protect critical infrastructure at the Water Reclamation Facility.
On August 15, 2015, the BOMA approved a professional services agreement (PSA) (COF Contract No. 2015-0186) with Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) to design this bank stabilization project. On July 11, 2017, the BOMA approved Amendment No. 1 to this PSA for inspection services related to the construction of this project.
On June 26, 2017, the Engineering Department received, opened, and read aloud the submitted construction bids for this project. Three (3) bids were received, with two (2) of the bidders being considered responsive. After review the submitted documents and tabulation of the bids, staff recommends award of COF Contract No. 2017-0079 to the low bidder, Viking Products, Inc. in the amount of $311,782.21.
Financial Impact
Funding for this project has been budgeted and is available in the fiscal year (FY) 2018 annual operating budget for the Stormwater Division of the Engineering Department. The General Ledger (GL) code to be used for project expenses is 135-89410-43125.
Recommendation
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Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2017-59 to award COF Contract No. 2017-0079 to Viking Products, Inc. in the amount of $311,782.21.