The Public Works Department director is recommending accepting the lowest bid of $299,000 from Construe Texas LLC and awarding them the contract to complete the Harrigan Court Sewer Repair Project. The project was advertised in October and four bids were received, ranging from $299,000 to $406,376. The engineering firm overseeing the project recommends awarding the contract to Construe Texas LLC as the lowest bidder.

1. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Presented by:
Patrick Sullivan
Director
HARRIGAN COURT SEWER REPAIR PROJECT BID
ITEM # 6
NOVEMBER 12, 2019

2. SUMMARY
 Acceptance of the lowest responsible bid
and awarding a contract to Construe
Texas LLC for the Harrigan Court Sewer
Repair project

3. BACKGROUND
 Advertised in the San Antonio Express-News on
 October 2nd and October 9th

4. BACKGROUND
 Pre-construction meeting was held October 16th
 Bid opening on October 23rd - four bids were submitted
NAME OF COMPANY AMOUNT OF BID
Construe Texas LLC $299,000
Pronto Sandblasting & Coating $316,020
Rockin Q Construction $406,376
Wauters Engineering $358,142.60

5. 5

6. POLICY ANALYSIS
 Freese and Nichols Inc. recommends award to lowest bid
submitted by Construe Texas LLC
 Reviewed and coordinated with:
 City Manager
 City Attorney

7. FISCAL IMPACT
 Engineering fees are $55,325 with an additional
$17,966 for “Special Services”, if needed
 Engineering cost $73,291
 Base bid and a 12% contingency or $35,880 for
a total amount of $334,880
 Not to exceed $408,171 for project
 FY19/20 budget for Utility Capital Expense
*If additional engineering services are warranted for retaining wall stabilization next to
Mc Donald’s