HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0021) M&C 20-0047City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 01/28/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0047
LOG NAME: 2020 PAVING IMPROVEMENTS UNIT PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of a Unit Price Contract with The Fain Group, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000.00 for Task Order Construction
Services for the Installation of Projects Relating to Paving, Sidewalk and Railroad Safety Improvements (2018 Bond Program) (ALL COUNCIL
DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a unit price contract with The Fain Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$5,000,000.00 for task order construction services for the installation of paving, sidewalk, intersection and railroad safety improvements on an as
needed basis, with up to two renewals.
DISCUSSION:
This contract will provide for construction services on an as -needed (task order) basis for the construction of capital projects relating to paving,
sidewalk, intersection and railroad safety improvements. The contract amount is capped at $5,000,000.00. This Contract may be renewed up to
two (2) additional terms at the earlier of the expiration of contract funds or contract time under the same terms, conditions, and unit prices. The
project was bid in a low bid format to determine unit prices to be paid when task orders are issued.
Notice of bids was published in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram on October 10, 2019 and October 17, 2019. On November 7, 2019, two companies
submitted the following bids:
CONTRACTOR BID
The Fain Group, Inc. $15,915,062.40
Fort Worth Civil Constructors $22,331,988.40
The unit prices were compared to other similar projects and were determined to be fair and competitive. Task orders will be paid at the
established unit prices.
Projects identified initially include: 2018 Bond Railroad BNSF (City Project No. 101864), Como Neighborhood Phase 2 Sidewalks (City Project
No. G00259), Sidewalk - Heritage Trace Parkway (City Project No. 100460), 2018 Sidewalk Year 1 (5 Locations) (City Project No. 101700), 2018
Bond Sidewalk Year 2 (6 locations) (City Project No. 102218) Southwest Blvd Bike Lane Phase 2 (City Project No. not yet assigned), and other
projects as they are identified.
A portion of this contract may be paid with proceeds from the 2018 bond program. Available resources within the General Fund will be used to
provide interim financing until debt is issued. Once debt associated with the project is sold, bond proceeds will reimburse the General Fund, in
accordance with the statement expressing official Intent to Reimburse that was adopted as part of the ordinance canvassing the bond election
(Ordinance No. 23209-05-2018) and the subsequent actions taken by the Mayor and Council.
FAIN GROUP, INC,THE is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to 10% MBE participation on this project. The City's
MBE goal on this project is 10%.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, funds are available in the current capital budgets, as
appropriated, in various Capital Funds. Prior to any expenditure being incurred, the Transportation & Public Works Department has the
responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: William Johnson 7801
Additional Information Contact: Monte Hall 8662