The request of staff for City Council is to review and to consider approval the low bid in the amount not to exceed $995,868.50 and award the contract to QRC, Incorporated for the construction of the Little Road Water System Interconnect project.

On Friday, July 12, 2024, four (4) competitive bids were opened by the City.  The project bids received ranged from a low bid of $995,868.50 to a high bid of $1,109,916.00.  The Engineer of Record has reviewed the bid documents required for each submission, verified line-item dollar amounts, and determined that QRC, Incorporated’s bid submission is correct.  Subsequent to the engineer’s reference review and discussion with the contractor, it has been determined that QRC, Incorporated is capable of meeting the contract requirements of this project.

The scope of deliverables for the project includes work within the roadway, maintenance of traffic, valve removal, valve installations, a temporary bypass assembly, and demolishing the existing interconnect.  The replacement of the existing standard potable bulk meter with a smart bulk meter and the installation of a pressure sustaining valve.  This project is part of several phases to upgrade the City’s interconnections.  These interconnects contain antiquated meter technology as well as valve and bypass systems that have served their useful life and are no longer dependable.