HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.a. Review draft Position Paper to award a construction contract in the amount of $3,450,940 to Cratus, Inc., for the South Orinda Sewer Renovations, Phase 6, District Project 8433; consider exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Page 1 of 11
Item 3.a.
CENTRAL SAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS
' POSITION PAPER
DRAFT
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY20, 2018
SUBJECT: REVIEW DRAFT POSITION PAPER TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,450,940 TO CRATUS, INC., FOR THE
THE SOUTH ORINDA SEWER RENOVATIONS, PHASE 6, DISTRICT
PROJECT8433; CONSIDER EXEMPTION FROMTHE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYACT (CEQA); AUTHORIZE UP TO A 10%
CONTINGENCY; AND AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF $968,762 IN THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
SUBMITTED BY: INITIATING DEPARTMENT:
MARK WENSLAWSKI, ASSOCIATE ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES-
ENGINEER CAPITAL PROJECTS
REVIEWED BY: SASHA MESTETSKY, SENIOR ENGINEER
EDGAR J. LOPEZ, CAPITAL PROJECTS DIVISION MANAGER
JEAN-MARC PETIT, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL
SERVICES
ISSUE
On February 14, 2018, two bids were received for the construction of the South Orinda Sewer
Renovations, Phase 6, District Project 8433 (Project). The Board of Directors (Board) must award the
contract or reject bids within 50 days of the bid opening.
BACKGROUND
The Project is part of the ongoing sewer renovation within the Collection System Program of the Capital
Improvement Budget (CI B)to replace or rehabilitate deteriorated sewer infrastructure that is in poor
condition. This work is coordinated with local jurisdictions, cities, utilities, and private property owners and
tenants.
The City of Orinda (City) plans on increasing their paving plans. In anticipation and coordination with the
City, Central San evaluated all the current projects listed in the Collection System Program, which included
the scope of this Project, the North Orinda Sewer Renovations Phase 7, Collection System Urgent
Repairs, and the Pipebursting 2017-2020 Contract. All of which included sewers identified for
replacement within the City.
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Due to all of the proposed City paving, staff decided to combine the project scopes and budgets to
address all the critical and high priority sewers, which resulted in replacing or rehabilitation approximately
8,900 feet of sewer mains, primarily 6-inch clay sewers, construction of manholes, and other related work
within City rights-of-way and private easements. The Project is located in the downtown area and various
neighborhoods in southern Orinda (south of Highway 24), as identified in Attachment 1.
Last year the Collection System Urgent Repairs project was bid, received one bidder, and was rejected
due to significantly higher prices compared to those received under the Sewer Renovation Program. Staff
is concerned that the Pipebursting Contract 2017-2020 will have a similar lack of bids. I n addition, staff has
contacted several previous bidders and confirmed that there is not much interest in performing longer term
contracts in the current construction market. These projects will be closed this fiscal year and future
budgets added to the Sewer Renovation Program.
Central San staff prepared the plans and specifications for the Project. The Engineer's estimate for
construction is $3,200,000. This Project was advertised on January 22, and 26, 2018. Two sealed bids
ranging from $3,450,940 to $3,788,000 were received and publicly opened on February 14, 2018. The
Engineering and Technical Services Department conducted a technical and commercial review of the bids
and determined that Cratus, Inc. is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Cratus, Inc. has worked
for Central San in the past and successfully completed the Walnut Creek Sewer Renovations, Phase 11
project last summer.A summary of bids received is shown in Attachment 2. Central San will administer the
construction contract and provide construction management, resident engineering, inspection, survey,
administration and submittal review. Consultant inspection will be used to supplement staff on an as-
needed basis.
CEQA:
Staff has concluded that this Project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under
Central San CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, because it involves replacement of existing facilities at
substantially the same locations and with the same purpose and level of activity as the facilities being
replaced.Any capacity increases are for non-growth inducing, wet weather purposes. The Project also is
exempt under Central San CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), since it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. This
certainty is based on Central San's experience with numerous sewer construction projects of this nature,
the relatively short distance involved, and Central San's mitigating construction specifications. These
specifications are standardized general and special conditions that are made part of the Project bid
documents to address environmental considerations, such as protecting trees and riparian areas, as well
as compliance with applicable federal, state, county, district, municipal and local laws, ordinances, orders,
and regulations.Approval of this Project will establish the Board's independent finding that this Project is
exempt from CEQA.
ALTERNATIVES/CONSIDERATIONS
Delaying or postponing the sewer replacement work may not produce cost savings, especially in the
current bid climate.Additionally, several sites have been coordinated with the public and the City's
upcoming 2018 paving plan.
The purpose of the Collection System Urgent Repairs and the Pipebursting Contract 2017-2020 was to
allow Central San the ability to conduct urgent sewer repair or replacement work under a three year
contract. Staff will continue the practice of recommending construction change orders to address urgent
sewer issues under ongoing collection system projects.Another alternative Central San is considering is
the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act which may be used to address the intent of both
projects.
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An alternative would be to reject all bids, which is not recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
The total estimated Project cost is $4,721,000, including planning, design, bid price, contingency,
construction management, and consultant costs as detailed in Attachment 3. This Project will span two
fiscal years and is being funded by the South Orinda Sewer Renovations, Phase 6, District Project (DP)
8433, Collection System Urgent Repairs, DP 8434 and the Pipe Burst Blanket Contract 2017-2020, DP
8440, included in the Fiscal Year(FY) 2017-18 CI B. Upon Board approval of the contract, the General
Manager will transfer a combined $968,762 from the Collection System Urgent Repairs, DP 8434 and the
Pipe Burst Blanket Contract 2017-2020, DP 8440 as shown in the following table:
Financial Impact Table: Amount
0 Funds budgeted this FY 2017-18 for this project $3,752,238
❑ Funds taken from current FY 2017-18 Cl B contingency $ 0
Funds transferred from current FY 2017-18 projects:
❑ a. Updated forecast; estimated savings from project available $ 0
❑ b.Acceleration of funds for project that is budgeted in future year $ 0
0 c. Combined project scope for bidding purposes: DP8434 and DP8440 $968,762
d. Potential future year budget impact
❑ (May be mitigated through (1) savings from close-outs of current year $ 0
projects; (2) reprioritizing future year projects; (3) cost savings on
future year projects)
Total Current Year Cost $ 4,721,000
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Central San held a public meeting on January 23, 2018, at the Orinda Library to assist with any questions
or concerns by the residents along the proposed construction alignments. In addition, staff has notified
and met with several easement homeowners directly to discuss the upcoming sewer work, construction
impacts, project schedule, and to receive input.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Engineering and Operations Committee reviewed this Project at the meeting on February 20, 2018,
and recommended approval.
RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION
Staff recommends the following:
1. Award a construction contract in the amount of$3,450,940 for the construction of the South Orinda
Sewer Renovations, Phase 6, District Project 8433, to Cratus, Inc., the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder;
2. Find that the Project is exempt from CEQA;
3. Authorize the General Manager to execute the Contract Documents subject to submittal
requirements and include up to a ten-percent contingency; and
4. Authorize the General Manager to transfer$968,762 in the Capital Improvement Program.
Stratedc Plan Tie-In
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GOAL ONE: Provide Exceptional Customer Service
Strategy 1 - Foster Customer Engagement and Awareness
GOAL TWO: Strive to Meet Regulatory Requirements
Strategy 2- Strive to Minimize the Number of Sanitary Sewer Overflows
GOAL FIVE: Maintain a Reliable Infrastructure
Strategy 2- Facilitate Long-term Capital Renewal and Replacement
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Project Location Map
2. Summary of Bids
3. Post-Bid/P reconstruction Estimate
4. Presentation
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ATTACHMENT 2
SOUTH ORINDA SEWER RENOVATIONS, PHASE 6
DISTRICT PROJECT 8433
SUMMARY OF BIDS
PROJECT NO.: 8433 NO. OF ADDENDA: 1 DATE/TIME: FEBRUARY 14, 2018 /2PM
PROJECT NAME: SOUTH ORINDA SEWER RENOVATIONS, PHASE 6
PROJECT MANAGER: MARK WENSLAWSKI
PROJECT LOCATION: 5019 IMHOFF PLACE, MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE: $3,200,000
NO. BIDDER BID PRICE
1 Cratus, Inc. $3,450,940
San Francisco, California
2 K.J Woods Construction, Inc. $3,788,000
San Francisco, California
BIDS OPENED BY: /s/ Donna M. Anderson DATE: February 14, 2018
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ATTACHMENT 3
SOUTH ORINDA SEWER RENOVATIONS, PHASE 6
DISTRICT PROJECT 8433
POST-BID/PRECONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE
% of
No. Item Description Amounts Construction
Cost
1. CONSTRUCTION
a. Construction Contract $3,450,940
b. 10% Contingency $345,060
c. Permits $20,000
SUBTOTAL — CONSTRUCTION COST $3,816,000 100%
2. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
a. District Forces
- Construction Management $150,000
(Engineering, Survey)
- Public Relations/Right of Way $15,000
b. Consultants
- Material Testing/Geotechnical/Others $40,000
- Inspection $160,000
SUBTOTAL - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT $365,000 10%
3. PREBID EXPENDITURES
a. Engineering (Design, Survey, Drafting) $540,000
SUBTOTAL - PREBID EXPENDITURES $540,000 14%
4. TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $4,721,000
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S. ORINDA SEWER RENOVATIONS,
PHASE 6, DP 8433
Engineering & Operations Committee
February 20, 2018 Meeting
Presented by
Edgar J. Lopez, PE
Capital Projects Division Manager
and
Mark Wenslawski, PE
Project Manager
COLLECTION SYSTEM SEWER RENOVATIONS
PROGRAM
• Replacement based on:
• Actual condition assessment, CCTV
• Asset Management: CMMS and InfoMaster
• CSO and other coordination efforts
• Highest priority sewers, deteriorated, poor condition
• FY 2017/18 Budget —$15.5 M, spent —$9.5 M to date
• S. Orinda, Phase 6: 2nd project to bid in 2018
• Lafayette, Phase12 and N. Orinda, Phase 7 to follow
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CITY COORDINATION
• City of Orinda Measures J & L Pavement Rehabilitation
Projects (2018 and 2019)
• 2018 Project: $16-$20 million
• 15-19 miles of street rehabilitation
• 12,500 linear feet (LF) of storm drain rehab/replace
• 2019 Project
• 27 miles of street rehabilitation
• 3,600 LF of sewer to be replaced within streets to be
rehabilitated by the City
S. ORINDA PHASE 6 PROJECT MAP
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PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK
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Open-Cut: 2,159 LF -
HDD: 1,051 LF
Pipe-Burst: 5,772 LF
Total: 8,892 LF
PROJECT BUDGET
%of
No. Item Description Amounts Construction
Cost
1. CONSTRUCTION
a.Construction Contract $3,450,940
b.10%Contingency $345,060
c.Permits $20.000
SUBTOTAL—CONSTRUCTION COST $3,816,000 100%
2. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
a.District Forces
-Construction Management $150,000
(Engineering,Survey)
-Public Relations/Right of Way $15,000
b.Consultants
-Material Testing/Geotechnical/Others $40,000
-Inspection $160,000
SUBTOTAL-CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT $365,000 10%
3. PREBID EXPENDITURES
a.Engineering(Design,Survey,Drafting) $540,000
SUBTOTAL-PREBID EXPENDITURES $540,000 14%
4. TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $4,721,000
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
• Staff recommends the following:
• Award a construction contract in the amount
of$3,450,940 for the construction of the South Orinda
Sewer Renovations, Phase 6, District Project 8433,
to Cratus, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder;
• Find that the Project is exempt from CEQA;
• Authorize the General Manager to execute the Contract
Documents subject to submittal requirements and
include up to a ten-percent contingency; and
• Authorize the General Manager to transfer $968,762 in
the Capital Improvement Program.
QUESTIONS?
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