From
Jana Mims
Title
Ordinance authorizing the expenditure of $131,920.92 for the construction of a single family dwelling at 713 College; and awarding the construction bid to Symone Construction Services in the same amount.
Presenter
William A. Hills, Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
On August 7, the City of Grand Prairie acquired the lot at 713 College Street, to build a 1267 square foot zero energy demonstration home. The house is designed to incorporate solar and wind energy, high efficiency mechanical systems, high efficiency fixtures, and will be constructed using advanced energy conservation techniques. This project will also use foam insulation and zero air infiltration techniques.
Through conservation, energy efficiency, and green energy production, over the course of a year this home should not only produce enough electricity to net zero usage, but should effectively produce sufficient electricity to push 1-2% back to the grid, to be credited to the city. Along with serving as a demonstration house for energy efficiency and conservation, this house will also be used to relocate citizens utilizing the reconstruction program while their houses are being rebuilt. This will allow these families to acclimate to these systems as some of them will be utilized in the re-construction of their property. The house is designed to fit in very well with the neighborhood, and support property values in the area.
We are requesting the City Council approve the construction of this 1267 square foot house. Bids were taken and we are requesting the award of the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder with experience in the necessary techniques to construct this high efficiency, energy conserving "0" energy home. A lower bid of $128,800 by J5 Construction is being rejected because that bidder is late on a current building project for the city.
Financial Consideration
Funding in the amount of $131,920.92 is available in account 305092.61705 for this project.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $131,902.92 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AT 713 COLLEGE STREET AND AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION BID TO SYMONE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $131,920.92
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Prairie City Council supports energy conservation and the use of alternate construction methods such as solar, wind, and high efficiency mechanical systems; and
WHEREAS, the Housing and Neighborhood Services Department is promoting same by constructing a zero energy demonstration home to be utilized for the relocation of Grand Prairie citizens during the reconstruction of their homes; and
WHEREAS, this home is projected to produce sufficient energy to return 1-2% back to the grid to be credited to the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The expenditure of $131,920.92 for the construction of one single family dwelling "0" energy home; and
SECTION 2. the awards of the construction contract to the lowest responsive bidder, Symone Construction Services in the amount of $131,920.92; and
SECTION 3. authorizes the City Manager or his designee to enter into the associated contracts and agreements.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 11TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2012.