Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Contract with Delta Specialty Contractors of Monroe, Louisiana for the Construction of the Hardin Boulevard Fencing Project
Summary
MEETING DATE: August 19, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Development Services/Engineering
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
CONTACT: Tony Nielsen, Park Development Superintendent
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Approval of the attached Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· The Hardin Fencing project includes replacement of an existing retaining wall and fencing.
· This bid includes replacing the wooden fence with a vinyl fence with the exception of three lots that have a retaining wall associated with them.
· Delta Specialty Contractors submitted the lowest responsive bid for the construction of the project for an amount of $86,280
· Staff recommends award of a contract not to exceed $95,000.
· A total of three bids were submitted and accepted.
· The lowest bidder failed to furnish bid bond/surety therefore was considered non responsive and was eliminated from award considerations.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· Staff recommends accepting the bid from Delta Specialty Contractors for the construction of the Hardin Fencing project.
· In the 1991 Vistas of Eldorado Facility Agreement and the 1996 Eldorado Crossing Facility Agreement, the City is responsible for the screening and buffering along Hardin Boulevard.
· Staff is currently in negotiations for a design contract to design the retaining wall and fencing on the three remaining lots.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· The Hardin Fencing project (PK3247) is a FY13-14 Capital Improvements project funded by the Park Construction Fund.
· The total project funding including the design and construction of the fencing is $100,000. Additional funds will be required when the retaining wall portion of the project is bid.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· On August 14, 2014, the PROS Advisory Board will be considering a recommendation to City Council that Delta Specialty Contractors be awarded the construction contract for the Hardin Fencing Boulevard project.