Report Prepared by: Joel D. Svendsen, P.E., Associate Engineer, Engineering Division
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SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Agreement with United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. in the Amount of $510,846.71 for City Project No. 117040 - M Street Rehabilitation North Bear Creek Drive to Rambler Road
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a bid and approving an agreement in the amount of $510,846.71 with United Pavement Maintenance, Inc., for the M Street Rehabilitation North Bear Creek Drive to Rambler Road.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion awarding a bid and approving an Agreement with United Pavement, Inc., in the amount of $510,846.71 for City Project No. 117040, M Street Rehabilitation North Bear Creek Drive to Rambler Road Project, authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents, and to approve change orders not to exceed $51,084.67 (10% of the project cost).
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Reject all bids and direct Staff to rebid the project; or,
3. 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 2018-19 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The work to be done consists, in general, of the reconstruction of M Street, from North Bear Creek Drive to Rambler Road; roadway pulverization; cement/lime treatment; asphalt concrete; curb and gutter; concrete handicap ramps; concrete sidewalk; driveway approaches; traffic loops; and pavement modification.
Staff prepared plans and specifications, and the project was advertised for bids. Bids were opened on November 6, 2018, with the following results:
1. United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. (Hughson, CA)
$ 510,846.71
2. Avison Construction, Inc. (Madera, CA)
$ 536,741.00
3. Rolfe...
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