On November 3, 2014, City Council approved the award of contracts to six (6) firms for Rapid Response and Minor Projects for Infrastructure and two (2) firms for Rapid Response and General Grouting Repair or Replacement of Drainage Wells.  These Contracts allow Public Works Department to respond quickly to infrastructure deficiencies, many of which are sanitary or storm sewer repair projects.  Individual authorizations do not exceed $300,000.00 unless they are deemed an emergency. When there is a project, firms submit bids for the specific project and the work is awarded to the lowest responsive bidder.  Currently, the total annual contract amount for all service authorizations is $5,000,000.00.

The awarded Contracts are:

Approval is now requested to increase the contract amount to $10,000,000.00 due to anticipated upcoming projects prior to the expiration of the Contract.  The increased amount will maintain Public Works’ ability to provide timely response to infrastructure and drainage well problems when they occur.

The suppliers will continue to support the original M/WBE Participation Plan commitment provided in their solicitation. 

Authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to execute contract amendments as indicated above to increase the total estimated amount to $10,000,000.00, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office.