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Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications No. ITB GO-14-059 G-320 for pipeline replacement; and authorize City Manager to execute a contract with ARB, Inc., for a total amount not to exceed $5,362,963. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The Long Beach Gas and Oil Department (LBGO) is requesting approval of plans, specifications, and construction activities identified in bid G-320. The proposed work complies with federal regulations by addressing priorities identified in LBGO’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-320 specifications identify work proposed for completion during the 2014 calendar year at various locations throughout the city. When complete, the overall system integrity will improve through the replacement of approximately 56,000 feet of aging pipeline, and upgrading about 1,300 service connections to customers. The selected vendor, ARB, Inc., has worked with the City before and is well versed in meeting all federal requirements for pipeline installation contractors.
The bid was advertised in the Press-Telegram on February 14, 2014, and 2,758 potential bidders specializing in pipeline replacement were notified of the bid opportunity. Of those bidders, 67 downloaded the bid via the Purchasing Division’s 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.longbeach.gov/purchasing. A bid announcement w...
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