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Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. G-290 for gas main and service line replacement; and authorize City Manager to execute a contract with SE Pipeline Construction, in an amount not to exceed $5,136,833. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The Long Beach Gas and Oil Department (LBGO) is involved in a Capital Improvement Program to replace aging infrastructure for its natural gas utility. The work will be done on various streets throughout the city and consists primarily of reconstructing portions of the underground natural gas pipeline distribution system. This recommendation is to establish the contract for an outside contractor to perform main and service line replacements during Fiscal Year 2012. The materials and supplies required for the project will be purchased by LBGO under separate material and supply contracts. This contract is funded out of the Gas Fund's infrastructure replacement budget. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Categorical Exemption Number CE-02-12 has been issued for this project.
The bid was advertised in the Press-Telegram on January 6 and January 13, 2012, and 758 potential bidders specializing in gas main and service line replacements were notified of the bid opportunity. Of those bidders, 19 downloaded the bid via the City's electronic bid system. Eight bids were received on February 8, 2012. Due to the substantial difference between the Engineer's estimate and the amounts proposed in the submitted bids, LBGO staff determined that a re-bid was necessary. The re-bid was advertised in the PressTelegram on February 14, 2012, and 886 potential bidders were notified of the bid opportunity. Of those bidders, 18 downloaded the bid via the electronic bid system. The bid document was made available from the Purchasing Division, located on the seventh floor of City Hall, and the Division's website at www.lonqbeach.qov/purchasinq, and the Long Beach Gas and Oil Department, located at 2400 East Spring Stre...
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