AWARD OF THE PUMP STATION PIPE COATING PROJECT

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mr. Benefiel and Mr. Burke explained to the Board some of the process of pipe coating. Since this work is in a confined space, with a person inside of the pipe, the fire department will be on hand off and on. The information for the Board pack regarding bids for this project was not available at the time this Board pack was distributed. The information on bids was presented at this meeting. Director Correa made the following motion: “Motion that the General Manager be authorized, on behalf of the District, and hereby directed to award and execute a construction contract for the Pump Station Pipe Coating Project to Insituform in the amount of $2,099.803.00 and authorize the General Manager to execute any change orders to the contract in an amount not to exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the contract amount and to authorize the General Manager to take all other necessary action.” Director Arceo seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. Mr. Burke reported to the Board. Director Arceo made the following motion: “Motion that the President, on behalf of the District, be authorized and hereby directed, to execute an Interlocal Agreement for Consulting, Management, Operation and Maintenance Services Between Irving Flood Control District Section III and Dallas County Utility and Reclamation District.” Director Asanare seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. The Board and the DCURD agreed it’s a great collaboration and look forward to another year.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.8/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.