Report Prepared by: John Ainsworth, Temporary Senior Engineer, Engineering Dept.
Title
SUBJECT: Award Bid to Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc. for the (CMAQ) Construct Sidewalks Grant for Infill Sidewalks to be Located at 7th Street, 8th Street, and Linda Lane in the Amount of $651,016.50; Project No. 119070
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a construction contract to Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $651,016.50 for the (CMAQ) Construct Sidewalks 7th Street, 8th Street and Linda Lane Project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the (CMAQ) Construct Sidewalks 7th Street, 8th Street, and Linda Lane Project 119070 to Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc., in the amount of $651,016.50; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract; and,
C. Authorize the Finance Officer authorization to make necessary budget adjustments.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than recommended by staff (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in the motion); or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Article XI, Section 1109 - Contracts on Public Works, and Merced Municipal Code Chapter 3.04, Article IV - Public Works Contracts.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2021-22 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The work to be done consists, in general, of the installation of sidewalks, driveway approaches and wheelchair ramps on both sides of Linda Lane from 7th Street to Lopes Avenue, on both sides of 8th Street from Linda Lane to West Avenue and on the north side of 7th Street from Linda Lane to West Avenue.
Staff prepared plans and specifications, and the project was advertised for bids. Bids were opened on November 30, 2021, with the following results:
1. Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc., Merced, CA $ 651,016.50
2. TBS Contractors, Merced, CA $ 660,543.90
3. George Reed, Inc., Modesto, CA $ 717,096.00
4. United Pavement Maintenance, Inc, Hughson, CA $ 760,594.48
5. FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc., Livermore, CA $ 795,565.00
6. Avison Construction, Inc., Madera, CA $ 879,289.00
The engineer’s estimate for construction was $600,000.00.
The following is the proposed budget for the project:
|
Construction |
$ 651,016.50 |
|
Contingency |
$ 65,101.65 |
|
Engineering, Testing & Inspection |
$ 19,530.50 |
|
TOTAL: |
$ 735,648.65 |
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
This project was established as a Capital Improvement Project to be funded by Measure V and CMAQ funds that contain sufficient funding to complete the project.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Map
2. Bid Results
3. Construction Contract