HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 23678: RESCINDING RESOLUTION 24-094 IN ITS ENTIRETY, CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 TO THE MAIN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENT P.R.No. 23678
03/13/24 TNR
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 24-094, IN ITS
ENTIRETY AS IT PERTAINS TO THE POTENTIAL FUTURE CHANGE
ORDER NO. 4 TO THE MAIN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
IMPROVEMENT FOR THE APPROXIMATE FUNDING AMOUNT OF
$5,650,000.00 AND AUTHORIZE REALLOCATION OF SAID FUNDS TO
AN EMERGENCY CONTRACT WITH ALLCO,INC.
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Resolution No. 22-147 awarding the Main
Wastewater Plant Improvement Project to Allco,LLC of Beaumont, Texas for the total amount of
$73,643,227.00. The construction phase is managed by Freese and Nichols, Inc.; and,
WHEREAS, On February 27, 2024, the City Council approved Resolution No. 24-094
authorizing Change Order No. 4 as delineated in the Emergency Memo Dated February 14, 2024,
for an approximate cost of $5,650,000.00 to replace the failed 30" force main from the Main
Outfall Lift Station to the Main WWTP Headworks with a new 42" ductile iron pipe; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed construction of the 42" Force Main Replacement at the Main
Outfall Lift Station is outside of the scope of work delineated in Res. 22-147 and it does not fit the
parameters of a Change order, rather is considered a new contract; and,
WHEREAS, City staff recommends rescinding the Emergency Memo Dated February 14,
2024 (see Attachment "A") and reallocating the $5,650,000.00 in funding accordance with the
Texas Local Gov Code Sec. 252.022 (2)a procurement necessary to preserve or protect the public
health or safety of the municipality's residents; and,
WHEREAS, a proposed resolution will be submitted to the City Council awarding an
Emergency contract to Allco, Inc. Under Sec 252.022(2) of the Texas Local Gov Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that rescinding Resolution No. 24-094 is in the best
interest of the citizens of Port Arthur.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2.That Resolution 24-094, as delineated Emergency Memo Dated February 14, is
herein rescinded. A proposed resolution will be submitted to the City Council awarding a new
contract to Allco, Inc
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the
City Council.
READ,ADOPTED,AND APPROVED this the _th day of March, A.D. 2024 at a
meeting of the City of Port Arthur,Texas by the following vote:
Ayes:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
Noes:
Thurman Bartie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
es M Black, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ron Burton, City Manager