Title
Contract for Installation of Underground Gas Pipeline (B)
Staff is requesting to execute a three year contract with T.B. Landmark Construction, Inc., for the installation of underground gas pipelines.
Explanation
The proposed contract provides for the installation of approximately 55,000 total feet of various sizes of polyethylene plastic and steel gas pipe and appurtenances in various locations in throughout the natural gas distribution system service area over a three year time period. The installation of gas pipe is required for new and existing subdivisions as the system is expanded.
Invitations to Bid were sent to four companies capable of providing these services. Two companies responded with bids and one submitted a no bid due to previous work commitments. The two bids received were evaluated using representative samples of the proposed work and the bidder's prices. The responsive, responsible low bidder is T.B. Landmark Construction, Inc. A copy of the bid tabulation is included for your information.
Recommendations
The City Commission: 1) authorize the General Manager or his designee to execute a three year contract with T.B. Landmark Construction, Inc., for the installation of underground gas pipelines, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and 2) approve the issuance of purchase orders to T.B. Landmark Construction in amounts not to exceed budgeted amounts in each fiscal year.
Fiscal Note
Funds for these services are included in the FY 2006 Utilities Budget.
Drafter
Prepared by: Anthony D. Hewitt, Gas Transmission and Distribution Manager
Submitted by: Michael L. Kurtz, General Manager