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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 19075: EMERGENCY WORK ON 24" WATERLINE RUNNING ALONG 19TH STREET J City of - 7-----z:=-----) , P.R. No. 19075 4, 11/12/15 jt ort rthur Texas INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT-ADMINISTRATION DIV. Date: November 12, 2015 To: Brian McDougal, City Manager From: Jimmie Johnson, Ph.D. Director of Utility Operations Rawetts Baaheth, Sr., Acting Director of Public Works RE: Proposed Resolution No. 19075 Nature of the Request: The City Council awarded a contract for the construction of street paving and drainage improvements to 18th Street from Fort Worth Avenue to Stilwell Boulevard to McInnis Construction, Inc., in the amount of $2,781,583.85. Additional work was needed for the installation of two (2) insert-a-valves on 19th Street for an additional $43,365.57. The Water Department will pay for the additional work since this was unforeseen damage, and was to enhance the reliability of the distribution system and protect public health and safety. Staff Analysis, Considerations: Existing staff will monitor the contractor's performance. Recommendation: I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 19075 authorizing the payment to McInnis Construction, Inc., of Silsbee, Texas, for the relocation of insert-a-valves on 19th Street in the amount of$43,365.57. Bud'et Considerations: Funds are available in account#410-1253-532.35-00 P.R. No. 19075 11/19/15 jt RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE FOR CITY EMERGENCY WORK ON AN EXISTING 24" WATERLINE RUNNING ALONG 19TH STREET, FOR AN ADDITIONAL $43,365.57, DUE TO RELOCATION OF INSERT-A-VALVES. FUNDS AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 410-1253-532.35-00. WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur is completing a project for construction of street paving and drainage improvements to 18th Street from Fort Worth Avenue to Stilwell Boulevard; and, WHEREAS, it was determined that due to unforeseen problems with damaged pipe, a new project for the installation of insert-a-valves was needed due to excessive pitting on the pipe; and, WHEREAS, McInnis Construction of Silsbee, Texas, has submitted an invoice in the amount of$43,365.57 for the emergency work; and, WHEREAS, this additional expense was unforeseen damage; however, it has enhanced the reliability of the distribution system and protected the public health; and, WHEREAS, this expenditure is authorized pursuant to 252.022(a) (2) and (3) of the Texas Local Government Code a procurement necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the municipality's residents and for unforeseen damage. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: THAT, the City Council hereby authorizes the emergency expenditure for additional work on the existing 24" waterline running along 19th Street and authorizes payment for services, as delineated in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, to McInnis Construction, Inc., of Silsbee, Texas, in the total amount of$43,365.57. THAT, the Water Department will pay for the additional work since this was unforeseen, and was to enhance the reliability of the distribution system. THAT, a copy of the caption of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of , 2015 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor: Councilmembers: NOES: Deloris Prince Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary P.R. No. 19075 11/12/15 jt Page 3 of 3 APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Brian McDougal City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: Va cia Tizeno i Clifton Williams, CPPB City Attorney Acting Purchasing Manager Dr. Jimmie Johnson, PhD Rawetts Baaheth Sr. Director of Utility Operations Acting Director of Public Works APPROVED AS TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: I ,l,ACo,t,(EcPs,f(eR Jerry Da e Director of Finance 410-1253-532.35-00 u1\4.° � Exhibit "A" (Invoice# 1414-EXTRAS) McInnis Construction, Inc. Invoice 675 South 4th Street Silsbee,TX 77656 Date Invoice# 10/7/2015 1414-EXTRAS Bill To CITY OF PORT ARTHUR 444 4TH ST PORT ARTHUR,TX 77641 Description Amount EXTRA WORK -UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS LABOR 0.00 FOREMAN-90 HOURS 4,366.00 OPERATOR-90 HOURS 3,431.78 LABORERS(3)-90 HOURS EACH 5,508.00 EQUIPMENT 0.00 TRACKHOE 3,523.14 BACKHOE 3,523.14 PICKUP 1,409.26 DUMP TRUCK WITH DRIVER-56 HOURS 4,999.53 MATERIAL 0.40 SAND 1,618.40 SAND CEMENT 6,039.90 ROCK LIMESTONE 3,290.04 O&P 5,656.38 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR UTILITY OPERATIONS W ATER/SEWER OC I. 092015 RECEIVE!) SERVICE( I`3 3: Thank you for your business. Total $43.365.57