This is to procure Contract Modification No. 2 for Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Line Repair from Southern Champion Construction in the amount of $2,901,000.

The purpose of this increase is for labor and material services to support the successful operation of the City’s Water Resource Department’s infrastructure in compliance with regulatory guidelines. The City’s Water Resources Department operates and maintains over 2,000 miles of water, sewer, storm mains, and major operational structures, many of which are large industrial-type facilities. This contracted service offers specialized equipment and resources to supplement the 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. This 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 Water Resources Departments for the repair of water, sewer, stormwater lines, manholes, catch basins, and related structures. The services will also be used to augment City crews during heavy workloads and emergency situations.

This contract was originally approved by Council on November 9, 2021, in the amount of $4,353,500. Contract Modification No. 1 was approved on September 14, 2023, for $2,000,000. The total amount of this contract to date, including this modification, is $9,254,500.

Delivery: As needed. Terms: Net 30 days.

L.B. Southern Champion Construction (Garden City, GA) (D)  $2,901,000

(D) Indicates non-local, non-DBE business.

Approval