HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Directional DrillingMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 16, 2025
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF RFB 05-24 ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR DIRECTIONAL
DRILLING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the renewal of Request for Bid 05-24
annual contract for directional drilling services with Predur Underground
Construction, Inc. for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in Utility Enterprise Fund for an estimated amount of
$150,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for
directional drilling dervices. Public Works uses this contract for various
utility projects such as water line extensions/relocations and electrical and
fiber optic conduit installations.
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 contract was for an initial one-year period,
with two one-year renewal options available. If approved, this will be the
second 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