Sparks City Council Meeting 4/24/2017 2:00:00 PM

    Monday, April 24, 2017 2:00 PM
    Council Chambers, Legislative Bldg, 745 4th St., Sparks, NV

General Business: 9.1

Title: Consideration and possible approval of a contract (AC-5359) for the Sparks Marina Pump Station Project, to Farr Construction Corporation dba Resource Development Company, in the amount of $399,280.
Petitioner/Presenter: John A. Martini, P.E., Community Services Director/Andrew Hummel, P.E., Utility Manager
Recommendation: Staff recommends Council approve the contract to Farr Construction Corporation dba Resource Development Company.
Financial Impact: $399,280 in Storm Drain Capital Projects Fund 1641. $450,000 was approved for Project 16-6600 Sparks Marina Pump Station Project in FY17 CIP and $450,000 of budget authority remains.
Total Costs: $399,280.00
Fund: Storm Drains Cap Proj Fund    Account: 604130
Program: Sparks Marina Pump Station Rehabilitation (16-6600)
Amount: $399,280.00    Budget Status: Budget Exists
Business Impact (Per NRS 237):
     A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.
Agenda Item Brief:

Consideration and possible approval of a contract for the Sparks Marina Pump Station Project, to Farr Construction Corporation dba Resource Development Company, in the amount of $399,280.  The existing pumps at the Sparks Marina western pump station are reaching the end of their service life and are no longer able to adequately maintain the marina water level due to flow demand doubling over the last 10 years.  Refer to attached exhibit for project location.



Background:

The existing western pump station at the Sparks Marina is used for primary water level control while the eastern pump station is used for emergency level control.  Due to ground water infiltration and surface water runoff, water must be regularly pumped out of the marina to maintain the water level at approximately 4,375 feet above sea level, to meet Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements.  The average daily flow required to maintain the marina level increased from 1.0 million gallons per day (MGD) to 2.0 MGD between 2004 and 2014.  A new pump station was warranted based on the existing pumps reaching the end of their service life and the increased flow demand.  This project will replace the existing western station pumps with two new 50 HP variable speed vertical turbine pumps.  Additionally, variable frequency drives (VFDs) will be utilized to provide increased efficiency and minimize wear and tear of the pump components.  The new pump station will be enclosed in a masonry pump building mitigating damage from the elements, vegetation, and vandalism currently experienced by the existing fenced, open air pump station.  The new pump station will allow the eastern (emergency level control) pump station to be decommissioned, eliminating the operational and maintenance costs associated with its use.



Analysis:

Three (3) bids were received at City Hall on March 8, 2017 as a result of the formal bid process.  The Engineer’s Estimate was $397,720.  Farr Construction Corporation dba Resource Development Company submitted the low bid for this project in the amount of $399,280.  A bid recap is provided below for Council’s review.

Farr Construction Company dba Resource Development Company               $399,280.00

Walker River Construction                                                                               $453,066.60

Z7 Development                                                                                              $497,464.00



Alternatives:
  1. City Council could approve the contract as outlined by Staff.
  2. City Council could reject the contract and provide direction to the City Manager.


Recommended Motion:

I move to approve the contract as presented by staff.



Attached Files:
     01 - Marina Pump Station Exhibit.pdf
     RDC Contract-Marina Pump Station Rehab.pdf
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