Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Contract and All Necessary Change Orders with Crescent Constructors, Inc. for the Construction of the University Pump Station 10 MG Ground Storage Tank Project
Summary
MEETING DATE: October 21, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Paul Tucker, PE, Senior Utility Engineer
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· This Resolution authorizes the Interim City Manager to execute a contract and all necessary change orders with Crescent Constructors, Inc. for the construction of the University Pump Station 10 MG Ground Storage Tank Project for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,100,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter, LLP, prepared the construction plans for this project.
· Five bids were received for this project on October 2, 2014. The following is a summary of the bids:
Bid No. |
Bidder |
Bid Amount |
1 |
Crescent Constructors, Inc. |
$ 6,398,000.00 |
2 |
Archer-Western Contractors |
$ 6,542,683.00 |
3 |
BAR Constructors |
$ 7,363,000.00 |
4 |
Gracon Construction, Inc. |
$ 7,502,000.00 |
5 |
DCi Contracting, Inc. |
$ 7,575,000.00 |
· Crescent Constructors, Inc. submitted the low bid in the amount of $6,398,000.00.
· Crescent Constructors, Inc. submitted references and qualifications that were verified in accordance with the bid specifications.
· Crescent Constructors, Inc. had two minor irregularities in their bid. Staff determined that in accordance with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) 2004 Edition of the Public Works Construction Standards, General Provisions, Item 102.10, the irregularities were not critical to the project and could be waived.
· The contract documents require that this project be completed within 405 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed, which is expected in October. Construction is expected to be complete in December 2015.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· This Resolution authorizes a contract and all necessary change orders with Crescent Constructors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $7,100,000.
· Funds are available in the Capital Improvements Program in WA6116.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A