Council action is requested to issue a purchase order for $1,097,992.00 to Worldwide Industries Corporation (“Worldwide”) for a 39th Street Reservoir rehabilitation project for the Water Department.

Council approval to issue a purchase order.

This project is for performance of work required for necessary improvements, repairs, and maintenance to the Water Department’s 39th Street Reservoir. Work to be performed includes replacement of the structure’s protective coating system, minor repairs to the steel structure, and miscellaneous improvements. Replacement of the structure’s protective coating system is necessary due to the existing coating reaching the end of its effective service life. Executing this work shall help ensure the sustainable operation of the 39th Street Reservoir for the foreseeable future. The 39th Street Reservoir is one of three potable water storage reservoirs operated and maintained by the Water Department. These storage reservoirs augment the supply of potable water produced by the Courtney Bend Water Treatment Plant during times of peak usage and in emergency situations. The 39th Street Reservoir is a critical component of the Water Department’s operations.

The Procurement Office of the Finance and Administration Department issued Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) #22008 on February 3, 2022. The ITB was publicly available through the City’s e-bidding service provider, Public Purchase. There were 24 potential bidders notified of the ITB, 21 accessed the ITB.

The City received five bids in response to ITB #22008. Upon review by Water Department Staff, it was determined the bid submitted by Worldwide Industries Corporation met the requirements specified, and to be lowest, best bid received. Worldwide Industries appear to possess the necessary capability and capacity to successfully perform the work required.

This project is identified as Water Department Capital Improvement Fund project number 70402002.

Approval of this item shall authorize change orders up to a total of ten (10) percent of the authorized amount for each order, provided appropriations are available.

The fiscal impact to the City is $1,097,992.00. Funding is included in the 2021-22 adopted budget, Project string E (402002 -C - - ) 39th St Reservoir, account number E (7040-5406).