Report Prepared by: Paul Flores, Assistant Engineer, Engineering Dept.
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SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Construction Contract with Agee Construction Corporation, in the Amount of $558,883.00 for a Measure V and RSTP Funded Project for V Street Improvements 16th Street to 18th Street, Project No. 117038
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a construction contract in the amount of $558,883.00 to Agee Construction Corporation for Project No. 117038 - V Street Improvements 16th Street to 18th Street funded Measure V and RSTP.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding a bid for V Street Improvements 16th Street to 18th Street, Project No. 117038, to Agee Construction Corporation in the amount of $558,883.00; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents and to approve change orders not to exceed 10% of the total contract.
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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 of the removal of 15-inches of existing roadway and installation of a 3-inch asphalt concrete over 12” of Full Depth Reclamation (FDR). The work also includes removal of existing curb & gutter, sidewalk, and alley approaches and installation of ADA ramps, curb & gutter, sidewalk, alley approach, traffic loops, striping, signage, and valley gutters. Additionally, the V Street south bound right turn pocket (turning right from V Street onto 16th Street) will be extended to Main Street, providing a dedicated right turn lane.
Staff prepared plans and specifications, and bids were opened on June 1, 2021, with a total of six bid submissions:
1. TBS Contractors $ 702,899.52
2. United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. $ 627,108.37
3. Avison Construction, Inc. $ 566,264.00
4. DOD Constructions $ 626,387.75
5. Machado and Sons Construction, Inc. $ 719,863.39
6. Agee Construction Corporation $ 558,883.00
The engineer’s estimate for construction was $589,571.50
The following is the proposed budget for the project:
|
Construction |
$ 558,883.00 |
|
Contingency |
$ 55,888.30 |
|
Engineering, Testing & Inspection |
$ 33,532.98 |
|
TOTAL: |
$ 648,304.28 |
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
This project was established as a Capital Improvement Project to be funded by Measure V and RSTP funds. Funding is available to complete the project.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Map
2. Bid Results
3. Construction Contract