From
Marysol Alagenchev
Title
Ratification of an emergency purchase to North Texas Contracting, Inc for the repair of a water main break on Beltline Road at Stratford Avenue in the amount of $136,268, plus a 5% contingency of $6,813.40, for a total of $143,081.40 for the repair
Presenter
Ron McCuller, Director of Public Works
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
On January 23, 2017, we experienced a water break on the 24" water line on Beltline Road at Stratford Avenue. The water break was apparently caused by corrosion and ground movement. This pipe is a type that requires a special repair process as well as support of a retaining wall which we do not have the in-house capability to perform.
Since lack of this connection impairs the fire flow in the southeast part of the City, it was imperative that we restored the connection as soon as possible.
Local government code 252 allows for an exemption from the bid process for procurement necessary because of unforeseen damage to public machinery, equipment, or other property. Due to critical nature of emergency, we requested and were approved to waive the normal bidding procedures and awarded contract to North Texas Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $136,268.
Financial Consideration
Funding for the emergency repair purchase of the repair of the 24” water main on Beltline Rd. from North Texas Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $143,081.40 is available in FY 2016/2017 Water WasteWater Operating Fund (361211) Water Mains Maintenance (63095) and will be charged accordingly.