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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Public Works Committee 1996-08-22BRADFORD PUBLISHING GO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS `'Public Works Committee August 22, 1996 Committee: Chairman Doylen, Trustees Barker and Hix Attending: Chairman Doylen, Trustee Barker Also Attending: Public Works Director Linnane, Construction/Facilities Manager Sievers, Clerk O'Connor Absent: Trustee Hix, Administrator Klaphake Chairman Doylen called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. GLACIER CREEK WATER TREATMENT PLANT REHAB PROJECT - REOUEST APPROVAL TO NEGOTIATE SOLE SOURCE PRICE. RMC competitively bid two minor construction projects at the Glacier Creek Facility, both of which were awarded to Benson Construction. Benson Construction is a specialist in the water treatment plant field. Staff is requesting approval of a negotiated contract (sole source) with Benson based on: the scope and magnitude of the new project, and, should negotiations be successful, at least a month could be saved in the bidding process which would allow for construction in the Fall (resulting in lower unit prices by avoiding winter construction). There were no local bids received with the other two construction projects. The Committee recommends approval of the request based on rational as presented. Should negotiations fail, staff will return to the Committee for further action. FIRST STREET STORM SEWER - REQUEST TO PRESENT DESIGN SCOPE OF SERVICES DIRECTLY TO TOWN BOARD SEPTEMBER 10, 1996. The 1996 Budget contains $113,000 for the construction of a storm sewer system from Highway 7, along First Street, to Highway 36. Due to the upcoming CDOT Highway 7 project, staff desires to complete the storm sewer installation prior to the highway construction. The time schedule is as follows: ♦ Present the Scope of Services to the Town Board September 10. ♦ Request authorization to bid the project at the September 26 Public Works Committee meeting. ♦ Public Works Department to present the bids at the Public Works Committee meeting on October 24. ♦ Award the bid at the Town Board meeting November 12. ♦ Construction start-up November 13. By following this time schedule, five weeks can be saved, which is critical due to frost conditions. The Committee recommends approval to the request to submit the Design and Scope bids directly to the Town Board September 10, 1996 only if said bids are over $5,000. 1996 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BID. Bid packages for the asphalt overlay portion of the Street Improvement Project were sent to the following: Bituminous Roadways, Longmont No bid Connell Resources, Ft. Collins $ 98,941 Coulson Excavation, Loveland 106,825 Western Mobile, Boulder 109,545 BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee - August 22, 1996 - Page 2 The low bidder was Connell Resources and this contractor has worked on previous Town projects. The Street improvement Project includes the striping, slurry seal and asphalt work; the striping and slurry seal bids were previously awarded. The candidate streets include: Baldpate Court David Drive Park View Lane Valley Road Fall River Court Lexington Lane Peak View Drive Fawn Lane Larkspur Drive (z) Stanley Circle Drive Staff is requesting to spend the remaining budget to include as many more streets as possible, while not exceeding the budget. The Committee recommends accepting the low bid in the amount of $98,941 submitted by Connell Resources, authorizing staff to include as many streets as possible, while not exceeding the budgeted amount. FUEL TANK ABANDONMENT PROJECT - APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER. The Town requested the following work be added to the contract agreement: 1. Install 1,000 gal. sand and grease interceptor for the Fleet Maintenance Shop floor drain system with connection to UTSD (complies with discharge regulations). 2. Re -align 140' of the Water Shop's sanitary sewer line to help prevent winter freeze-up. 3. Additional asphalt removal and preliminary grading around the east end of the Fleet Maintenance Shop to help improve drainage. 4. Excavation and disposal of 60± cubic yards of diesel - contaminated soil. 5. Import and placement of fill beyond the limits of the fuel tank excavation. 6. Negotiation of the asphalt unit price with another contractor (not Flint Construction), which allowed an additional tonage of asphalt paving. As this project bid came in drastically under budget, staff took the opportunity to add the aforementioned items. Staff does not anticipate any additional change orders. The extent of the change order is estimated at $10,500 which would be funded as follows: $8,300 Fuel Tank Project 2,200 Water Fund The Committee recommends approval of the change order in the amount of $10,500±, funded as stated above, commending Manager Sievers in negotiating and obtaining a reduced asphalt price. REPORTS. The Committee reviewed the Customer Service Response Report for July. The CDOT Highway 34 and Elkhorn Avenue Projects are now complete. Staff received minimal complaints and the projects were successful. Concerning the CDOT Highway 7 Project, CDOT anticipates a February bid date with bids due in March, and construction start-up April 1st. Therefore, Public Works is anticipating utility work between December -March. The Committee will be reviewing the design scope BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Public Works Committee - August 22, 1996 - Page 3 of services in September. Director Linnane briefed the Committee on the Lake Estes Causeway Trail Grant Application. The Town Board will be considering an agreement with CDOT for a $164,000 ISTEA Grant at their meeting August 27. Staff is relatively confident that the grant will be approved. Maps were displayed and discussed, including a bridge across the dam. There being no further business, Chairman Doylen adjourned the meeting at 8:34 a.m. Vickie O'Connor, CMC/AAE, Town Clerk 1w:iY• AUG 2 7 1996 T`.Ti.JFESTES€'r„ E.;:,r, f) O T t i