DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Razi Hosseini, P.E., R.P.L.S.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 9
SUBJECT:
Contract Award: Terminal A Renovations Phase III Sewer Replacement Project at San Antonio International Airport
SUMMARY:
An ordinance accepting the lowest responsive bid and awarding a construction contract in the amount of $490,341.00 to Robinson General Contractors, Inc. for the Terminal A Renovations Phase III Sewer Replacement Project, an Interim Airport Financing project, located at the San Antonio International Airport.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
Built in 1984, Terminal A has experienced multiple infrastructure changes over the years including the completion in 2014 of a major Renovation and Expansion Project. Over the phased construction, the airport received brighter, modernized hold rooms, restrooms, ticket lobby, baggage claim area and food courts as well as accommodated expanding passenger gates, lease spaces and checkpoint lanes. During the renovation, a portion of the 35 year old sanitary sewer system was not resized to handle the increased sewage flow. Over time the capacity of the pipe has been reduced due to corrosion and calcification, reducing its carrying capacity causing frequent blockages, backups and overflows.
The authorized amount of $490,341.00 will provide for the installation and integration of new sanitary sewer lines to replace aged and deteriorated sections of sewer line between gates A8 through A16. Work will include installation of sump pumps, grinders, equipment power modifications, new connections to existing electrical switch boards, panels, circuits and reconfigured replacement of perimeter guard railing.
Project construction is anticipated to begin July 2019 and estimated to be completed by November 2019.
Procurement of Services
This project was advertised for construction bids utilizing online bidding via CIVCAST, City’s website, on the Texas Electronic State Business Daily, on TVSA and through the TCI Small Business Office. Bids were opened on April 30, 2019 and two (2) bids were received. Of these, Robinson General Contractors, Inc. submitted the lowest responsive bid. A matrix of the bid outcome is included herein.
This contract will be awarded in compliance with the Small Business Economic Development Advocacy (SBEDA) Program, which requires contracts to be reviewed by a Goal Setting Committee to establish a requirement and/or incentive unique to the particular contract in an effort to maximize the amount of small, minority and women-owned business participation on the contract. The Goal Setting Committee set a 30% Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) subcontracting goal.
This construction contract was developed utilizing the low bid process. Therefore, a Contracts Disclosure Form is not required.
ISSUE:
This ordinance accepts the lowest responsive bid and awards a construction contract in the amount of $490,341.00 to Robinson General Contractors, Inc. for the Terminal A Renovations Phase III Sewer Replacement Project, an Interim Airport Financing project, located at the San Antonio International Airport.
The project will provide for the installation and integration of new sanitary sewer lines to replace aged and deteriorated sections of sewer line between gates A8 through A16. Work will include installation of sump pumps, grinders, equipment power modifications, new connections to existing electrical switch boards, panels, circuits and reconfigured replacement of perimeter guard railing.
Project construction is anticipated to begin April 2019 and estimated to be completed by November 2019.
ALTERNATIVES:
As an alternative, City Council could choose not to award this contract requiring staff to re-advertise the project. Considering the additional time required for another solicitation process, this would adversely affect the timely completion of the project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This is a one-time capital improvement expenditure in the amount of $490,341.00 payable to Robinson General Contractors, Inc. Funds are available from Interim Airport Financing and are included in the FY 2019- FY 2024 Capital Improvement Program Budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this ordinance accepting the lowest responsive bid and awarding a construction contract in the amount of $490,341.00 payable to Robinson General Contractors, Inc. for construction of the Terminal A Renovations Phase III Sewer Replacement Project.