HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-323OCTOBER 12, 2010 10 -323 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: AWARD BID FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT NO. 10 -15
TO J. F. AHERN CO. FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT AND VARIOUS PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS ($999,000.00)
INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh has heretofore advertised for bids for Wastewater
Treatment Plant and various Pump Station improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, upon the opening and tabulation of bids, it appears that the following is
the most advantageous bid:
J. F. AHERN CO.
855 Morris St.
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Total Bid: $999,000.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the said bid is hereby accepted and the proper City officials are hereby
authorized and directed to enter into an appropriate agreement for the purpose of same, all
according to plans, specifications, and bid on file. Money for this purpose is hereby
appropriated from:
Acct. No. 551 - 1910 - 1799 -00000 -- Sewer Utility Construction Work in Progress
Bids Received: 10:00 AM STRAND ASSOCIATES, INC.
10/5/2010 910 West Wingra Drive
Madison, Wisconsin 53715
CONSOLIDATED TREATMENT PLANT AND PUMPING STATION IMPROVEMENTS
CONTRACT 10 -15
CITY OF OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
BID TABULATION SUMMARY
Bidder
Bid Bond
Supervisory
and
or
Addenda
Lump Sum
System
Address
Guarantee
Acknowledged
Bid
Supplier
J. F. Ahern Co.
5%
N/A
$999,000.00
Wunderlich-
855 Morris Street
Malec
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Oudenhoven Construction, Inc.
5%
N/A
$1,028,400.00
Wunderlich-
2300 Tower Drive
Malec
Kaukauna, WI 54130
Miron Construction Co., Inc.
5%
N/A
$1,099,250.00
Wunderlich-
1471 McMahon Drive
Malec
Neenah, WI 54956
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ON THE WATER
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Stephan M. Brand, Utilities Superintendent
DATE: October 6, 2010
RE: Wastewater Treatment Plant and Pumping "Station Improvement Projects Contract 10 -15
BACKGROUND
This project includes equipment replacement and property improvements at the Wastewater Treatment
Plant and various pumping stations as identified in the 2010 Capital Improvement Plan. Pumping station
improvements include a back up generator replacement at the North Pumping Station, valve vault
upgrades at Hickory Lane, and screening compactors at the Broad Street and South Main Street pumping
stations. Wastewater Treatment Plant work includes replacement of aeration tank weir gates, concrete -
expansion joint repairs in process tanks, and upgrades to the effluent water reuse filter system. Strand
Associates Inc. (Strand) is the engineering consultant on this project and was awarded the design,
bidding, and construction inspection services for this work in March of this year. The construction
estimate for this project is $1,245,000.00.
ANALYSIS
Bids were open on October 5, 2010 with three contractors bidding on the project. The low bid is J. F.
Ahern Company of Fond du Lac WI in the amount of $999,000.00. Strand has reviewed the bid and
contractor documentation. Based on this information and their previous experience in working with this
contractor, Strand recommends award to J. F. Ahern.
FISCAL IMPACT
This project is included in the 2010 Capital Improvement Program under the Property Improvements and
Equipment Replacement Sections with funding through the Wastewater Utility. The total bid price of
$999,000.00 is $246,000.00 under the construction estimate for this project.
RECOMMENDATIONS
recommend award to J.F. Ahern Company of Fond du Lac in the amount of $999,000 for this project.
Respectfully Submitted, �
A ct "t � o tk-/
Stephan M. Brand
Utilities Superintendent
Approved:
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City Manager