Title
An Ordinance approving the award of Bid No. 41732272 for the NE Gateway Drive, NE Delta School Road to NE Georgian Drive project to Freemen Concrete Construction, LLC in the amount of $604,357.6
(Note: First reading on May 3, 2018. Passed by unanimous vote).
Body
Issue/Request:
An Ordinance approving the award of Bid No. 41732272 for the NE Gateway Drive, NE Delta School Road to NE Georgian Drive project to Freemen Concrete Construction, LLC in the amount of $604,357.68.
Key Issues:
• The project will be funded using savings in the CIP sales tax.
• The project was designed by Garver, LLC.
• The work for the project includes approximately 800 linear feet of two lane roadway improvements of Gateway Drive on a new alignment including curb & gutter, sidewalks, enclosed stormwater systems, retaining wall and 8” water main installation.
• On March 20, 2018, City Staff advertised the Invitation to Bid on the City’s website. Bidding closed at 2:00 p.m. local time on April 13, 2018. All bids duly received were opened publicly and read aloud in City Hall in the Howard A Conference Room. .
• Freeman Concrete Construction, LLC was the low bidder, and was awarded the project.
Proposed City Council Motion:
I move for adoption of an Ordinance approving the Award of Bid No. 41732272 for the NE Gateway Drive, NE Delta School Road to NE Georgian Drive project to Freemen Concrete Construction, LLC in the amount of $604,357.68.
Background:
In February 2016, City Council approved the construction of Gateway Drive using the savings from the CIP Sales Tax Renewal fund. The work will construct approximately 800 feet of Commerce Drive from Main Street to Tudor Road as shown in the City’s 2006 and 2016 Thoroughfare Master Plan documents. The preliminary budget for the project of $1,231,000 was authorized when the FY 2017 CIP was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission and then adopted by Council Resolution.
The primary reasons for this project are to improve traffic operations, which in turn will improve emergency access. The includes approximately 800 feet of NE Gateway Drive to complete a neighborhood connection between Delta School Road and the Dalton’s Ridge subdivision. The road is a residential collector street with curb and gutter, sidewalks, and enclosed storm drainage. Street lights will be added in accordance with current residential street lighting policy. The project will also complete a water main loop connection to Dalton’s Ridge.
Impact/Analysis:
This is the City's standard agreement between the City and a contractor with regard to construction services. This agreement will allow Freeman Concrete Construction, LLC to provide construction services to the City.
Timeline:
Start: June 2018
Finish: December 2018
Other Information/Unique Characteristics:
Project No. 41732272 was publicly advertised on March 20, 2018. The invitation to bid was advertised using the City’s web site and QuestCDN.com to notify potential bidders. Of the 17 planholders, 8 firms submitted bids by the April 13, 2018 closing date. Freeman Concrete Construction, LLC was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a bid of $604,357.68.
Recommendation
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of an Ordinance approving the award of Bid No. 41732272 for the NE Gateway Drive, NE Delta School Road to NE Georgian Drive project to Freemen Concrete Construction, LLC in the amount of $604,357.68.