This is to procure a Contract Modification No. 1 for water, sewer, and stormwater line repair from Southern Champion Construction in an amount up to $2,000,000. The purpose of this increase is for labor and material service to support the successful operation of the City’s Water Resources Department’s infrastructure in compliance with regulatory guidelines. The City’s Water Resources Department operates and maintains over 2,000 miles of water sewer and storm mains, along with major operational structures many of which are large industrial-type facilities. This contracted service offers specialized equipment and resources to supplement City staff’s efforts in providing service to our customers.

The funding for this contract is typically divided between the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund for water and sewer improvements which accounts for approximately 75% of the money spent on the contract. The General Fund financially supports the Storm Water Division’s expenditures under this contract for improvements to the drainage system. These repair services will be used by various Public Works departments for the repair of water, sewer, and stormwater lines, manholes, catch basins, and related structures. These services will also be used to augment City crews during heavy workloads and emergencies.

This contract was originally approved by Council on November 9, 2021, in the amount of $4,353,500. The total annual cost of this contract including this modification is an up to amount of $6,353,500.

Approval