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:
* O...
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