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BACKGROUND The subject project was authorized in the 2009/2010 Capital Improvement Program. The project consists of demolition of the existing pumps and piping system in the pump station; removing and salvaging the hoist system inside the building; installing three openings on the roof with associated truss work and roof ventilations; installing pump control valves, a surge anticipator, interior piping system, gate valves, instrumentations, and three pumps and motors; grouting the cavity between the slab and the foundation with concrete; installing yard piping, flow meter and meter vault and tying the yard piping with the existing 10" mainline; coating and painting the pipes. It also involves supplying two pumps and the start up and testing of all of the new equipment. Two of the three existing pumps in the station have failed this past summer and a temporary pump system had to be installed to meet the demand of the station. The existing vertical split -case pump design is very inefficient and does not meet the minimum pumping capacity requirements of the station. In a recent pump efficiency audit, the three existing pumps at the Longview Station had a very low rating compared to the average pump. Depending on rebate funding levels, once the pumps have been replaced with high- efficiency models, the project may be eligible for an energy rebate. One new vertical turbine pump will pump more water than all three of the old pumps combined while using less total power in the process. Bids Sealed bids for this project were opened on October 25, 2010. There were a total of six (6) bids received with bid amounts ranging between $205,533 and $272,000 (see Attachment 2). Two of the bids needed adjustments due to arithmetic errors. However, the ranking remains the same after these adjustments. The engineer's estimate for this project was $205,000. Staff reviewed the bid submitted by the apparent low bidder, TNT Industrial Contractors, Inc., and found it to be in order. Past work performed by TNT Industrial Contractors, Inc. was also verified to be satisfactory. Staff recommends award of the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, TNT Industrial Contractors, Inc. Budget Project funding and estimated expenditures are presented in Attachment 3 to this report. Staff is recommending a 10% project contingency ($20,550) in order to accommodate necessary adjustments due to unforeseen underground utilities that may conflict with the water main installation and water main tie -ins. Page 2 of 3