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Resolution to Award Contract for the Manchester Tank Miscellaneous Improvements and Tank Coating Project Contract 1 - Mechanical, Electrical and Miscellaneous Work to E&L Construction Group, Inc. ($321,978.00)
Memorandum
This memorandum and resolution requests approval to award a contract to E&L Construction Group, Inc. for the Manchester Tank Miscellaneous Improvements and Tank Coating Project Contract 1 - Mechanical, Electrical and Miscellaneous Work ($321,978.00).
The Manchester tank is a 500,000 gallon steel spheroid elevated water tank located near the corner of Stadium Blvd. and Washtenaw Avenue. The existing coating has exceeded its service life and the tank has developed corrosion. Removal of the existing coating and recoating is necessary to extend the service life of the water tank. This project is included in the approved CIP for FY16.
The scope of this project has been divided into two separate contracts. Contract 1 is to perform replacement of corroded piping, sump pump improvements, installation of a new platform to improve safety, overflow channel repair, electrical, lighting and instrumentation improvements. Contract 2 is to erect containment around the tank, perform blasting to remove the existing coating, painting of the exterior and dry interior of the tank, painting of the art work on the exterior tank bowl, and other miscellaneous metal repairs.
This project was originally bid back in May 2015 as one single contract. However, the bidding environment was not competitive. Based upon feedback from the bidders, the project was divided into the two separate contracts to generate greater interest among contractors and painters. By separating the project into two contracts, the City realized a savings of approximately $310,000.00 from the original bids in May 2015.
On September 3, 2015, the City received the following five bids for Contract 1:
E&L Construction Group, Inc.
$321,978.00
Weiss Construction
$380,500...
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