Memorandum 15-029 Construction Contract for Homer Small Boat Harbor Launch Ramp

Memorandum 15-029

To:                      Marvin Yoder, City Manager

From:                Dan Nelsen, Project Manager

Through:         Carey Meyer, PW Director

Date:                 February 24, 2015

Subject:           Award of Construction Contract

Homer Small Boat Harbor Launch Ramp Renovation

On February 20, 2015 at 2:00pm bids were opened for the Homer Small Boat Harbor Launch Ramp Renovation project.  This work was advertised in the local and Anchorage newspapers during the month of January.  Design and bidding was completed by ADF&G.

The project consists of a complete removal and replacement of the existing launch ramp facility. The existing boarding floats, piles, approach apron, ramp planks and revetment will be replaced with new, modern amenities.

The new launch ramp surface will consist of precast concrete panels connected to timber sleepers and supported by granular fill. Two new timber boarding floats restrained by galvanized structural steel piles will be installed. A reinforced cast-in-place (CIP) concrete approach slab will tie the new precast concrete planks to the existing uplands asphalt. Two new CIP concrete abutments will become an integral part of the approach slab and will provide the access point to the timber boarding floats. New stripping and lane numbering will help guide users on the 5-lane ramp. Riprap revetment will be placed around the side slopes, shoulders and toe of the new launch ramp to stabilize and protect the ramp. Various signage will be installed to guide users at the facility.

On the uplands, a new toll booth with an automated pay station will be installed at the launch entrance along Freight Dock Road. Additionally, lighting and cameras will be installed.

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

Company

Representative

Total Bid

Harris Sand & Gravel

Bill Harris

$3,412,000.00

Alaska Marine Excavation

Cap Shafer

$3,993,750.00

Beachy Construction

Sheldon Beachy

$3,637,500.00

Swalling Construction

Mike Swalling

$4,303,000.00

Orion Marine Contractors

Bryce Erickson

$3,571,300.00

Recommendation:

City Council pass a resolution awarding the construction contract for the Homer Small Boat Harbor Launch Ramp Renovation in the amount of $3,412,000.00 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:

Homer Small Boat Harbor Launch Ramp Renovation:  456-0380