Report Prepared by: Michael R. Beltran II, City Engineer
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SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of a Construction Contract with Rolfe Construction, Inc., for the G Street Improvements, Childs Avenue to 13th Street & Alleys 11th to 13th Street in the Amount of $2,531,371.00; Project No. 117039
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider awarding a construction contract to Rolfe Construction, Inc., in the amount of $2,531,371.00 for the G Street Improvements, Childs Avenue to 13th Street & Alleys 11th to 13th Street Project.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the G Street Improvements, Childs Avenue to 13th Street & Alleys 11th to 13th Street Project 117039 to Rolfe Construction, Inc., in the amount of $2,531,371.00; 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. Authorizing the Finance Officer 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 performed includes but not limited to the grinding and disposal of asphalt paving, installation of 3-inch asphalt paving, ADA ramps, sidewalk, curb & gutter, alley and commercial approaches, water and sewer main installations, removal and replacement of water meters and sewer laterals, traffic loops, concrete valley gutters, and traffic markings. The project is located on G Street, from Childs Avenue to13th Street, the alley between 12th Street and 13th Street from I Street to G Street and the alley between 11th Street and 12th Street from MLK Jr. Way to G Street in the City of Merced, California.
Staff prepared plans and specifications, and the project was advertised for bids. Bids were opened on December 16, 2021, with the following results:
1. Rolfe Construction, Inc., Atwater, CA $ 2,531,371.00
2. United Pavement Maintenance, Inc., Hughson, CA $ 3,143,752.00
3. George Reed, Inc., Modesto, CA $ 3,846,913.10
4. Agee Construction Corporation, Clovis, CA $ 2,985,524.00
The engineer’s estimate for construction was $2,600,000.00.
The following is the proposed budget for the project:
|
Construction |
$ 2,531,371.00 |
|
Contingency |
$ 253,137.10 |
|
Engineering, Testing & Inspection |
$ 126,568.00 |
|
TOTAL: |
$ 2,911,076.10 |
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
This project was established as a Capital Improvement Project to be funded by Measure C, Sewer and Water Enterprise, RSTP, LPP, and SB1. There is sufficient funding to complete this project.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Map
2. Bid Results
3. Construction Contract