Authorize bid solicitation and contracting with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for construction of the SE 19th and SE Lambert St Water Mains Project at an estimated cost of $2,600,000

The City of Portland ordains: Section 1. The Council finds: The existing water pipes, associated service lines and fire hydrants in SE 19th Avenue and SE Lambert Street, owned by the Portland Water Bureau, are in poor condition and need replacement. The existing water facilities require replacement in order to ensure public health and economic viability by improving the maintenance, operability, and water quality of the existing water system in the SE 19th and SE Lambert Street Water Mains Project (Project) area. Through the Project, the Portland Water Bureau will replace the existing water pipes, associated service lines and fire hydrants to meet operation and flow conditions and construct the new facilities in accordance with all applicable codes and standards. The Project will also install 12 new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps in the sidewalk adjacent to the project, forwarding the City’s goal of improved mobility for all persons. The Project has been planned and located in accordance with appropriate engineering standards for the construction, maintenance, and improvement of the City’s water infrastructure. The solicitation for the procurement action for the construction will use the City’s standard construction procurement bid process. The engineer’s estimate for the contract action is $2,600,000. Funding for this Project, with budgeted contingency, is available in the FY 2021-22 Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs: That City Procurement Office is authorized to bid the solicitation for construction of the SE 19th and SE Lambert Street Water Mains Project. Upon the Council’s acceptance of the Chief Procurement Officer’s Report to Council recommending the lowest responsible bidder, the Chief Procurement Officer is authorized to negotiate and execute a contract, provided the contract has been approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office. As required, a post-project evaluation of the Project will be provided to the Chief Procurement Officer in order to request and authorize final payment to the contract. The Mayor and Auditor are hereby authorized to draw and deliver checks chargeable to the Water Fund when demand is presented and approved by the proper authorities.