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Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with E.T. MacKenzie Company, Inc. ($1,868,000.00, RFP 24-53) for the 2024 Valve Replacement Project
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to approve a construction contract with E.T. MacKenzie Company, Inc., in the amount of $1,868,000.00, for the 2024 Valve Replacement Project.
Currently there are a number of water main valves in the City's system that do not function properly and would not facilitate the isolation of segments of the water main system in case of failure. In cases when a water main shut down is required this may create additional inconvenience for the businesses and residents. This project includes replacement of 15 valves at multiple critical locations throughout the City.
The construction of the project is scheduled to begin in February 2025 and continue through June 2025.
Engineering staff supervised the creation of plans and contract documents and bid the project through the City's Procurement Unit. On October 30, 2024, three proposals were received for this work. A selection committee comprised of Public Services staff reviewed the proposals and determined which bidder was the Best Value based on the criteria in ORD-21-41:
* Qualifications, Experience, & Accountability (20%)
* Workplace Safety (20%)
* Workforce Development (20%)
* Social Equity & Sustainability (20%)
* Schedule of Pricing/Cost (20%)
After reviewing and scoring the proposals, staff ranked the responding firms in the following order:
1. E.T. MacKenzie Company, Inc.
2. Fonson Company, Inc.
3. E & K Contractors
E.T. MacKenzie Company, Inc. (MacKenzie) received the highest score among the proposals reviewed by the selection committee. Therefore, staff recommends awarding the contract for this project to MacKenzie. MacKenzie complies with the City's Non-Discrimination and Living Wage ordinances.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: The City of Ann Arbor Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) includes the 2024 ...
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