It is recommended that the City Council:

1.  Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Water Capital Projects Fund from available funds in the amount of $900,000.00 from available funds for Small Diameter Water Main Extensions, Replacements and Relocations Contract 2017 First Renewal; and

2.  Authorize execution of the First Renewal of the contract with Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC, in the amount of $750,000.00 for the Small Diameter Water Main Extensions, Replacements and Relocations Contract 2017 at various locations throughout (City Project No.100993).

On August 29, 2017, Mayor and Council Communication (M&C C-28353) the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $750,000.00 with the option of two renewals with Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC, for Small Diameter Water Main Extension, Replacements and Relocations Contract 2017.

The City and the Contractor desire to exercise the first renewal of the contract in the amount of $750,000.00 and with the same terms and conditions.

The work to be performed under this contract consists of extending, replacing and/or relocating small diameter water mains and water main service lines.

In addition to the contract amount $150,000.00 is required for the project management, real property acquisitions, survey, contingencies, material testing and inspection.

This project will have no impact on the Water Department's operating budget when completed. Construction is expected to start March 2018 and be completed by March 2019 or when the contract amount is exhausted.

M/WBE OFFICE: Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC, is in compliance with the City's BDE Ordinance by committing to five percent MBE participation. The City's MBE goal on this project is five percent. Additionally, Tejas Commercial Construction, LLC, is a certified M/WBE firm.

The project is located in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.