Report Prepared by: Michael R. Beltran II, PE, City Engineer
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SUBJECT: Award of Bid and Approval of Construction Contract with TBS Contractors, in the Amount of $611,480.27 for a Measure V and a Water Enterprise Funded Project for Alpine Drive Improvements from G Street to Wainwright Avenue, Project No. 119006
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a construction contract in the amount of $611,480.27 funded by Measure V and Water Enterprise funds for City Project No. 119006 - Alpine Drive Improvements from G Street to Wainwright Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the Alpine Drive Improvements from G Street to Wainwright Avenue, Project 119006, to TBS Contractors, in the amount of $611,480.27 and,
B. Authorizing the Interim City Manager 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 2020-21 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The work to be done consists of the removal of 3-inches of existing asphalt concrete and installation of a 3-inch asphalt concrete overlay. The work also includes removal of existing curb & gutter, sidewalk, and valley gutters and installation of ADA ramps, curb & gutter, sidewalk, striping, signage and valley gutters.
Staff prepared plans and specifications, and bids were opened on September 22, 2020, with a total of six bid submissions:
1. TBS Contractors. $ 611,480.27
2. Rolfe Construction Company, Inc. $ 656,910.00
3. United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. $ 741,959.00
4. Phase 1 Construction $ 747,471.60
5. George Reed, Inc. $ 811,808.00
6. Mid Cal Pipeline & Utilities, Inc. $ 893,205.00
The engineer’s estimate for construction was $626,000
The following is the proposed budget for the project:
|
Construction |
$ $611,480.27 |
|
Contingency |
$ $ 61,148.03 |
|
Engineering, Testing & Inspection |
$ $ 30,574.01 |
|
TOTAL: |
$ $703,202.31 |
This project will require the contractor to notify property owners by door hangers and barricades of when work will be done to ensure vehicles are removed from the street.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
This project was established as a Capital Improvement Project to be funded Measure V and Water System funds. Funding is available to complete the project.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Map
2. Bid Results
3. Construction Contract