HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 14 - Directional DrillingMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 21, 2025
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR DIRECTIONAL DRILLING
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the renewal of an annual contract for
directional drilling services with Predur Underground Construction, Inc. for
the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Utility Enterprise Fund and the Capital Projects
General Facilities Fund for an annual estimated amount of $100,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for
directional drilling services which includes underground drilling services
for water services, sanitary sewer services, conduit runs for fiber optic
cabling, and street/parking lot lighting.
The City of Grapevine solicited a "Request for Bid" in accordance with
Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, Section 252.021 (a)
and Section 252.041 (a). The bid was advertised in the Fort Worth Star
Telegram on November 20, 2023 and November 27, 2023. Six hundred
ninety-one (691) vendors were electronically notified of the bid through the
eBid system. Fifteen vendors viewed and downloaded the RFB and five
bids were received. The bid was opened electronically and publicly on
December 6, 2023 at 2 pm. The contract was for an initial one-year
period, with two one-year renewal options available. If approved, this will
be the first renewal option.
Based on the evaluations of the Public Works Department and Purchasing
it was determined an award be made to Predur Underground
Construction, Inc. as the most responsible and responsive bid meeting
specifications with the overall lowest bid.
Staff recommends approval.
KC/TM