Memorandum 14-020 Homer Harbor Facilities Improvements 2014

Memorandum 14-020

To:                       Walt Wrede, City Manager

From:                  Dan Nelsen, Project Manager

Through:           Carey Meyer, PW Director

Date:                   Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Subject:             Award of Construction Contract

Homer Harbor Facilities Improvements - 2014

On January 16, 2014 bids were opened for the Homer Harbor Facilities Improvements - 2014.  This work was advertised in the Homer News and the Peninsula Clarion during the month of November.  

This project consists of the removal and reconstruction of the Ramp 3approach and gangway.  The removal and replacement of “A” float from “E” to “K” float and the removal and replacement of “J”, “R” and “S” floats.  In conjunction with the float renovations there will be electrical and plumbing upgrades.

Four responsive bids were received from qualified firms.  The bid results were totaled and the results are as follows.         

Responsive Bidder’s Names                                

Harris Sand & Gravel, Inc.                      $ 4,834,748.00

Western Marine Construction, Inc.    $ 4,969,900.00

Jay-Brant General Contractors, LLC.               $ 5,741,283.00

Pacific Pile & Marine, LP.                        $ 6,153,690.00

Engineer’s Estimate                                 $ 7,059,280.00

The only local bidder was more than 5% of the lowest bid received, therefore, it does not apply.

Recommendation:

City Council pass a resolution awarding the construction contract for the Homer Harbor Facilities Improvements – 2014 in the amount of $4,834,748.00 to Harris Sand & Gravel, Inc. of Valdez, Alaska and authorizing the City Manager to execute all appropriate documents necessary to complete this project.

Fiscal Note:  Account No.'s:

Harbor Float Replacement: 415-0920 (GLA 01)

Ramp #3 Replacement: 415-0920 (GLA 03)