Agenda - 06-20-2017 - 8-g - Efland Sewer to Mebane, Phase 2 Extension – Construction Contract Authorization

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3 The following contractors submitted bids: Park Construction of NC, Inc. Garney Construction Cary Carolina Civilworks J.F. Wilkerson Contracting Co. Hall Contracting Corporation Thalle Construction The lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the project with a base bid of $3,485,801 was J.F. Wilkerson Contracting Company. McGill has evaluated and has provided a recommendation (Attachment 5) to award the contract for Efland Sewer to Mebane Phase 2 Extension to J.F. Wilkerson Contracting Company in the amount of $3,586,121, which includes two add alternate bid items, contingent upon evidence of responsibility in providing the supplemental information requested following the notice of award. J.F. Wilkerson has also committed in writing to 100% project compliance with Orange County's Living Wage Contractor Policy. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposed contract with J.F. Wilkerson is in the amount of $3,586,121. Prior years funding CIP budget for the construction element of this project is $4,300,000. It is proposed by the Planning and Inspections Department that the Manager be authorized to approve minor amendments for additional services or any necessary change orders, up to the project budget, after review by the County Attorney. The contract will be paid from the Article 46 sales tax infrastructure program funding for this project. Upon completion of this CIP project and the transfer of the Efland sewer infrastructure to the City of Mebane, the County will be relieved of recurring administrative, maintenance and treatment costs for the Efland Sewer System, averaging over $100,000 per year. The County's liability will be significantly reduced, as well. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this agenda item: GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. Adding sewer infrastructure to the Efland-Buckhorn-Mebane Utility Planning Area will yield positive outcomes related to the above Goal in the form of improved tax base and jobs. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board: 1. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the contract on behalf of the Board, contingent upon evidence of responsibility in the supplemental information provided by J.F. Wilkerson Contracting Company to McGill Associates following the notice of award, and after review by the County Attorney; and 2. Authorize the Manager to approve minor amendments for additional services or change orders, should they become necessary during construction, up to the project budget, after review by the County Attorney.