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Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. G-310 for pipeline replacement; and authorize City Manager to execute a contract with ARB, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $7,684,035. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The Long Beach Gas and Oil Department (LBGO) is requesting approval of plans, specifications, and construction activities identified in bid G-310. The proposed work complies with federal regulations by addressing priorities identified in the Department’s Distribution Integrity Management Plan, which classifies system weaknesses and specific measures necessary to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of natural gas to LBGO customers. In Long Beach, a key system risk relates to sections of pipeline where high numbers of gas leaks occur. This is typically found in older sections of the system (1930-1940), but does also occur in newer sections. Evidence of leaks depends on a number of factors, including construction practices used during installation, pipe specifications, soil conditions, and level of maintenance.
The G-310 specifications identify work proposed for completion during the 2013 fiscal year at various locations throughout the city. When complete, the overall system integrity will improve through the replacement of 89,000 feet of aging pipeline, changing 30 failing valves, and upgrading 2,210 service connections to customers. The selected vendor, ARB, Inc., has worked with the City before and is well versed in meeting the federal requirements for pipeline installation contractors.
The bid was advertised in the Press-Telegram on December 28, 2012, and 1,110 potential bidders were notified of the opportunity. Of those bidders, 36 downloaded the bid via the Purchasing Division’s electronic bid system. A bid announcement was also included in the Purchasing Division’s weekly update of Open Bid Opportunities, which is sent to 30 local, minority, and women-owned business groups. Four bids were received on January 30, 2013. Of those f...
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