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THE CITY OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT j~L£~S~NTONo September 2, 2008 Public Works Department TITLE: APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, REVIEW OF BIDS, AND AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO D&D PIPELINES INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $129,000 FOR THE ANNUAL WATER (INFRASTRUCTURE) REPLACEMENT, CIP NO. 071028 SUMMARY Plans and specifications were prepared for the subject project. Bids have been received and staff is recommending award of the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, D&D Pipelines Inc., in the amount of $129,000. The subject project consists of installing new water main, water main bypass jumper, water service connections, and various related appurtenances in Fair Oaks Court and Virgin Islands Court. RECOMMENDATION 1. Approve the plans and specifications for the subject project. 2. Review the bids received and award the construction contract to D&D Pipelines Inc. of San Francisco, for a low bid amount of $129,000. 3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into the above construction contract. 4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to approve and execute contract change orders for a contingency amount not to exceed $25,800 (20% of the construction contract), if necessary, for related subject project work. FINANCIAL STATEMENT This project will improve water service and decrease maintenance costs. Although CIP No. 071028, Annual Water Replacement, was allocated $400,000 as part of the FY 2007-08 Capital Improvement Plan, $50,000 was set aside for the Operations Division to replace aging water pumps and motors. For this reason, the budget available for this project is $350,000.