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SUBJECT:

Award of Bid #F0205-66 for the Replacement of Water Mains on Uranium and San Ramon Avenues (RTC#02-318)

REPORT IN BRIEF

Approval is requested for the award of a contract to Stoloski and Gonzalez, Inc., of Half Moon Bay to replace existing water mains and fire hydrants on Uranium and San Ramon Avenues for the Department of Public Works Project Administration Division (Project #UW-01/01-02).

BACKGROUND

On San Ramon Avenue, the existing 4-inch water pipe between Amador Avenue and San Ramon Court is corroded and lacks sufficient capacity for current fire flow requirements. This project will replace approximately 365 feet of pipe with new 6-inch PVC corrosion resistant pipe and includes reconstructing the street surface with a 6-inch deep lift asphalt pavement.

DISCUSSION

Bid specifications were prepared by Public Works and Purchasing staff. The Notice Inviting Bids was published in The Sun on May 15, 2002. The bid package was distributed to Bay Area Builders Exchanges and broadcast to potential contractors through the DemandStar by Onvia public procurement network. Eleven contractors requested bid documents. Sealed bids were publicly opened on June 5, 2002.

 Five responsive bids were received.

Bidders

Total Bid

Engineer's Estimate

$290,000

Stoloski and Gonzalez, Inc., of Half Moon Bay

$282,777

Shaw Pipeline, Inc., of San Francisco

$282,860

Ranger Pipelines, Inc., of San Francisco

$291,958

R. W. French Construction, Inc., of San Jose

$306,310

West Valley Construction Co., Inc., of San Jose

$310,938

A determination was made that this project will have no significant effect on the environment in accordance with CEQA guidelines for categorically exempt projects.

FISCAL IMPACT

Project costs include:

Construction

$282,777

Contingency (25% of construction costs)

70,694

Total cost

$353,471

Funds are available in Public Works Infrastructure Accounts # 822870 - Water Line Replacement - Uranium Avenue and #822830 - Water Line Replacement - San Ramon Court.

 RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that Council:

1. Award a contract in substantially the same form as the attached draft and in the amount of $282,777 to Stoloski and Gonzalez, Inc., for the Uranium Avenue and San Ramon Avenue Water Main Replacement Project; and

2. Approve a contingency in the amount of $70,694.

Prepared by:
Elaine Wesely
Purchasing Officer

Reviewed by:
Mary J. Bradley
Director, Finance

Marvin Rose
Director, Public Works

Approved by:
Robert S. LaSala
City Manager

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