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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2025-151 Resolution authorizing a contract with Interwest Construction, Inc. for Project SC2842 Yakima Arboretum Force Main RehabilitationRESOLUTION NO. R-2025-151 A RESOLUTION authorizing a contract with Interwest Construction, Inc. for Project SC2843 Yakima Arboretum Force Main Rehabilitation. WHEREAS, the City of Yakima maintains the Wastewater Collections System in accordance with applicable Federal, State and Local regulations; and WHEREAS, the City of Yakima Wastewater Division has identified pipeline segments that require rehabilitation or replacement; and WHEREAS, this and future projects will stabilize current conditions of the city's wastewater pipe system and reduce infiltration of groundwater which will save treatment costs, improve collection system reliability, and limit the need for upgrades to the Wastewater Treatment Plant; and WHEREAS, by resolution R-2023-107, the City entered into an agreement with HLA Engineering and Surveying (HLA) to prepare the plans and contract documents for the rehabilitation of City of Yakima sanitary sewer main lines in various locations in city, and WHEREAS, the City of Yakima Wastewater Division requires construction services for the rehabilitation of the 4,012 linear feet of the Yakima Arboretum Sewer Force Main; and WHEREAS, The City of Yakima used the procedure established by the State of Washington for competitively bidding projects; and WHEREAS, Interwest Construction, Inc. submitted the low bid and has the ability to perform the contract -specified work; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City of Yakima and its residents to enter into a contract with Interwest Construction, Inc. to perform the work detailed in the contract documents for the rehabilitation of approximately 4,012 linear feet City of Yakima sanitary sewer force main; now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the attached contract with Interwest Construction, Inc., in the amount of SIX HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FOURTEEN DOLLARS AND THIRTY-FIVE CENTS ($616,714.35) for the rehabilitation of 4,012 linear feet of the Arboretum Sewer Force Main. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 21.s' day of October, 2025. ATTES Patricia Byers Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk CONTRACT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into in triplicate, this . day of fc , 2025, by and between the City of Yakima, hereinafter called the Owner, and Interwest Construction, Inc , a Washington Corporation, hereinafter called the Contractor. WITNESSETH: That in consideration of the terms and conditions contained herein and attached and made a part of this agreement, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows: I. The Contractor shall do all work and furnish all tools, materials, labor and equipment for THE BID AMOUNT OF: $ 616.714.35 , for YAKIMA ARBORETUM FORCE MAIN REHABILITATION, CITY OF YAKIMA PROJECT NO. SC2842, all in accordance with, and as described in the attached specifications and the 2025 Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction which are by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof, and shall perform any alterations in or additions to the work provided under this contract and every part thereof. Contract time shall begin on the first working day following the Notice to Proceed Date and shall be completed in fifty-five (55) working days. If work has not commenced within the ten (10) days after the notice to proceed, the first chargeable working day shall be the eleventh (11th) working day after the date on which the City issues the Notice to Proceed. If said work is not completed within the time specified, the Contractor agrees to pay to the Owner the sum specified in the Standard Specifications for each and every day said work remains uncompleted after expiration of the specified time, as liquidated damages. The Contractor shall provide and bear the expense of all equipment; work and labor of any sort whatsoever that may be required for the transfer of materials and for constructing and completing the work provided for in this contract and every part thereof, except such as are mentioned in the specifications to be furnished by the City of Yakima. H. The City of Yakima hereby promises and agrees with the Contractor to employ, and does employ the Contractor to provide the materials and to do and cause to be done the above described work and to complete and finish the same according to the attached plans and specifications and the terms and conditions herein contained and hereby contracts to pay for the same according to the attached specifications and the schedule of unit or itemized prices hereto attached, at the time and in the manner and upon the conditions provided for in this contract. III. RCW 35.22.650: Contractor agrees that the Contractor shall actively solicit the employment of minority group members. Contractor further agrees that the Contractor shall actively solicit bids for the subcontracting of goods or services from qualified minority businesses. Contractor shall furnish evidence of the Contractor's compliance with these requirements of minority employment and solicitation. Contractor further agrees to consider the grant of subcontracts to said minority bidders on the basis of substantially equal proposals in the light most favorable to said minority businesses. The Contractor shall be required to submit evidence of compliance with this section as part of the bid. Nothing in this Agreement, including, without limitation, the provisions of Section 16, shall require Contractor or any of its subcontractor(s) to take action that would be deemed discrimination or preferential treatment in violation of RCW 49.60.400. Pursuant to RCW 49.60.400(6), this Section does not prohibit action that must be taken to establish or maintain the City of Yakima's eligibility for any federal program, if ineligibility would result in a loss of federal funds to the City of Yakima. IV. The Contractor for itself, and for its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, does hereby agree to the full performance of all the covenants herein contained upon the part of the Contractor. V. It is further provided that no liability shall attach to the City of Yakima by reason of entering into this contract, except as expressly provided herein. GLPR©JECTS12024124188E111. Specs124186 Spec.decx 4-2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed the day and year first herein above written. Countersigned: CITY OF YAKIMA this a day of 0 (--t. CONTRACTOR Interwest Construction, Inc Construction Company By: ar City ivtagignature Contractor Signature , a WA Corporation Attest: Eben Twaddle (Printed Name) (Printed Na CEO City erlc '�.,. .. �• (President, Owner, etc.) CTTY CONTRACT NO',2 tS-114 RESOLUTION NO: iZ.2c25-- y 5 Address: 609 North Hill Blvd, Burlington, WA 98923 G:\PR©JECTS12024124188E111. Specs124188 Spec.dccx 4-3 ITEM TITLE: BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 7.D. For Meeting of: October 21, 2025 Resolution authorizing a contract with Interwest Construction, Inc. for Project SC2842 Yakima Arboretum Force Main Rehabilitation (Wastewater Capital Fund 476) SUBMITTED BY: Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works * Mike Price, Wastewater/Stormwater Manager SUMMARY EXPLANATION: City of Yakima (City) Project SC2842 rehabilitates 4,012 linear feet of the Yakima Arboretum sewer force main. Rehabilitating aging sewer pipes reduces groundwater infiltration, improves collection system reliability, and decreases treatment costs at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Project will utilize in - situ boring technology to minimize surface disturbances. The City previously entered into an Agreement with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. under Resolution R-2023-107 to provide engineering design, bidding, and construction services for the pipe rehabilitation. The City utilized the procedure established by the State of Washington for competitively bidding projects. Five contractors submitted bids, with Interwest Construction, Inc. submitting the lowest bid. The Agreement in an amount not to exceed $616,714.35 is attached for City Council review. The Project is funded by Wastewater Capital Fund 476. ITEM BUDGETED: Yes STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Resilient Yakima RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution _Interwest Construction.docx Contract.pdf