2. Bid Rejection - WWTP Biosolids Dewatering Project201 IStAvenue East
PO Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Phone: 406-758-7720
Fax: 406-758-7831
www.kalispell.com /public works
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Date: April 29, 2014
TO: Doug Russell — City Manager Cr
FROM: Curt Konecky — Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager
CC: Susie Turner, PE — Director of Public Works / City Engineer
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SUBJECT: Biosolids Dewatering Project "
MEETING: May 5, 2014
BACKGROUND: The Biosolids Dewatering Project involves replacing of one of the existing
belt filter presses and installing a new screw press in the de -watering system at the WWTP.
Bids for the Project were opened on Thursday, April 10, 2014. One responsive bid was received
and reviewed for completeness by HDR Engineering. HDR evaluated the bid and the certified
bid tabulation is attached. The engineer's estimate for this project was $96,935.
Contractor
Swank Enterprises
Base Bid
$159, 000
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends exercising the right to reject the bid for
this project and re -bid the project in the fall of 2014. To reduce project costs, City staff will
perform components of the demolition and installation internally. The contract documents will
be modified and repackaged accordingly for re -bidding in the fall.
ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to reject the Biosolid Dewatering Project to Swank
Enterprises.
FISCAL EFFECTS: The project will be funded by the Sewer Fund through the Wastewater
Treatment Plant Capital Outlay- Replacement Funds (5310-455-430640-940). The project
funding will be carried over to the FY 14/15 Budget.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested and approved by the City Council.
April 29, 2014
Susie Turner
Public Works Director
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903-1997
RE: Biosolids Dewatering Project Bid
Dear Susie:
Swank Enterprises of Valier, Montana with offices in Kalispell, Montana was the sole bidder for
the above referenced project. We have evaluated the bid and information required of bidders. Please
find a certified bid tab attached for your records.
A breakdown of Swank's bid and the engineer's estimate is included in the table below. We
understand the City has budget constraints and would like to consider alternative methods of
completing the project. As the City of Kalispell's engineer on this project we recommend the City
reject Swank"s bid and re -bid the project in the fall of this year. To reduce costs of installing the
new volute press, City staff could perform some of the demolition and removal of the existing belt
filter press. The contract documents will be modified and repackaged accordingly for re -bidding
this fall. An effort will be made to reach out further geographically to try to garner additional
interest in project. The volute press will be shipped to the site as planned and stored on site until
installation later this year.
Item
Description
Swank's Bid
Engineer's Estimate
1
General Re uirements
$15,591
$4,800
2
Demolition
$20,285
$12,300
3
Concrete
$3,881
$4,900
4
Install New Press
$18,271
$12,300
5
Misc Steel
$2,257
$5,925
6
Piping & Valves
$50,388
$19,350
7
Painting
$9,789
$6,300
8
Instrumentation
$9, 374
$7, 800
9
Electrical
$27,590
$22,300
10
Subtotal
$157,426
$95,975
11
Tax
$1,574
$960
12
Total
$159,000
$96,935
1715 S. Reserve St.
Suite C
Missoula, MT 59801
T 406.532 2200 F 406.532.2241
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Please call if you have any comments or questions with regard to this issue.
Sincerely,
HDR ENGINEERING, INC.
Rickey Schultz, P.E.
Project Engineer
cc. File
Curt Konecky, City of Kalispell
Paul LaVigne, MDEQ
1715 S. Reserve St.
Suite C
Missoula, NIT 59301
T 406.532.2200 F 406.532.2241
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