From
Anda Upchurch
Title
Construction contract with the apparent low bidder, Reconstruction Experts, Inc., in the bid amount of $581,641.30 plus a 5% contingency in the amount of $29,082.06 for a total amount of $610,723.36 for the installation of a Gateway Monument sign at the southwest corner of IH 20 at Great Southwest Pkwy.
Presenter
Walter Shumac III, P.E., Director of Transportation Services
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
On September 4th, 2012, the City Council approved Professional Services Contract to The Broussard Group (TBG Partners) for the Great Southwest Parkway Gateway project. The project allowed for a new entry monument with landscaping for Interstate 20 right-of-way at Great Southwest Parkway. TBG served as the prime consultant for the landscape and environmental graphics, in association with sub-consultants for survey, geotechnical design, and irrigation design.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) owns and maintains a system of highways, including Interstate 20 (IH20) in Tarrant County, Texas, for public use and benefit. TxDOT has authorized the construction of a Gateway Monument within the State’s right-of-way, and the City has agreed to construct the Monument and to conduct the long term maintenance of the structure referred to as the "Gateway Monument," at the southwest corner of IH20 at Great Southwest Parkway.
On January 6th, 2015, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Interlocal Agreement with TxDOT for the Great Southwest Parkway Gateway Monument.
Notice of Bid was posted on bidsync on August 14, 2015. City of Grand Prairie received five (5) bids for this project as follows:
|
Bidder |
Bid Amount |
|
1. Reconstruction Experts, Inc. |
$ 581,641.30 |
|
2. Rebcon, Inc. |
$ 810,083.00 |
|
3. DCI Contracting, Inc. |
$ 878,831.25 |
|
4. J.R.S Landscaping & Sprinkler System |
$ 954,370.00 |
|
5. Northstar Construction, LLC. |
$ 1,197,694.50 |
Based on the consultant's recommendation, the base bid in the amount of $581,641.30 is to be awarded to Reconstruction Experts, Inc. The contractor is responsible for a two-year maintenance effective upon completion of the project. The City will be responsible for the Monument's long term maintenance activities after the initial two-year maintenance including landscaping and lighting associated with "Gateway Monument" through the use of City forces, contractors, or other means satisfactory to the City and the State.
Financial Consideration
Funding for a construction contract Reconstruction Experts, Inc., in the amount of $610,724 is available in the Street Capital Project Fund (400192) WO #01103203 (Sara Jane Entrance) 68540 (Construction).