Report Prepared by: Eric Soito P.E., Associate Engineer, Engineering Department
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SUBJECT: Award Bid to Fortis General Construction, Inc. for the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Grant (CMAQ) (051) Sidewalks Along Olive Ave., Parsons Ave., Alexander Ave., and Hansen Ave., Project Number CP200043, in the Amount of $662,080.73
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a Construction Contract to Fortis General Construction, Inc. in the amount of $662,080.73 for the CMAQ Sidewalks Along Olive Ave., Parsons Ave., Alexander Ave., and Hansen Ave.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the CMAQ Sidewalks Along Olive Ave., Parsons Ave., Alexander Ave., and Hansen Ave, Project CP220063 to Fortis General Construction, Inc., in the amount of $662,080.73; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract; and,
C. Authorizing 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
Merced Municipal Code Chapter 3.04, Article IV - Public Works Contracts.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2023-24 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The work to be performed includes but is not limited to clearing and grubbing; removal of concrete driveways, curb ramps, and curb and gutter; installation of sidewalk, driveways, curb ramps; and the restoration of fencing and landscaping. The project is located on Olive Avenue between W. Queen Circle and Parsons Avenue; Parsons Avenue between Olive Avenue and Oregon Drive; Alexander Avenue between Nottingham Lane and Parsons Avenue, and Hansen Avenue between Nottingham Lane and Parsons Avenue.
Currently sidewalk gaps exist along Olive Avenue from Queen Circle to Parsons Avenue; Parsons Avenue from Olive Avenue to south of Hansen Avenue; Alexander Avenue from Nottingham Lane to Parsons Avenue; and Hansen Avenue from Nottingham Lane to Parsons Avenue. The installation of sidewalks to connect the gaps will increase safety for residents and students in the neighborhood and encourage walking trips.
Staff prepared plans and specifications, and the project was advertised for bids. Bids were opened on February 27, 2024, with the following results:
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1 |
Fortis General Construction, Inc. |
$ 662,080.73 |
|
2 |
Redstone Construction, Inc. |
$ 697,044.00 |
|
3 |
Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc. |
$ 861,867.00 |
|
4 |
United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. |
$ 1,052,803.92 |
|
5 |
FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc. |
$ 1,076,939.00 |
|
6 |
Rolfe Construction, Inc. |
$ 1,142,256.00 |
|
7 |
George Reed, Inc. |
$ 1,151,422.00 |
|
8 |
B&M Builders, Inc. |
$ 1,235,891.00 |
The Engineer’s Estimate for Construction was $650,000 - $750,000.
The following is the proposed budget for the project:
|
Construction |
$ 662,080.73 |
|
Contingency (10%) |
$ 66,208.07 |
|
Engineering, Testing & Inspection |
$ 104,951.33 |
|
TOTAL |
$ 833,240.13 |
On July 2022, the City of Merced was allocated $402,998 of CMAQ funds for construction. The total available budget within the project currently is $456,676.76. With the increase of labor and materials, the project currently has a shortfall in funds of $376,563.37. Staff has request additional funding from Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) for additional CMAQ funding.
Staff is requesting Council to supplement Measure V Local Transportation funding from Project CP230003 - (Yosemite - M St to R St), in the amount of $376,564 in the event the project doesn’t secure the additional CMAQ funds. If the project does secure the additional CMAQ funds, staff would prepare a budget transfer in the amount of the awarded grant back to Project CP230003 - (Yosemite Ave M St to R St). Match funding is still required, so dependent on the potential amount of additional CMAQ funding awarded, the 11.47% match will remain in Project CP200043 to cover the match requirement.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
Project CP200043 is established as a Capital Improvement Project, and after Council approval, a budget transfer of $376,564 from Project CP230003 (Yosemite M - R) will be initiated to supplement the funding for the project.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Bid Results
2. Location Map
3. Construction Contract