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HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0027) M&C 21-0043City of Fort Worth, Mayor and Texas Council Communication DATE: 01/12/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0043 LOG NAME: 20HULEN STREET AT GRANBURY ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT SUBJECT (CD 6) Authorize Rejection of the Low Bid Contractor and Authorize Execution of a Contract with Reyes Group, LTD. in the Amount of $1,895,849.50 for the Hulen Street at Granbury Road Intersection Improvements Project (2018 Bond Program) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize rejection of the low bidder, The Fain Group, Inc; and 2. Authorize execution of a contract with Reyes Group, LTD. in the amount of $1,895,849.50 for the construction of the Hulen Street at Granbury Road Intersection Improvements project (City Project No. 101017). DISCUSSION: The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize execution of a construction contract for the intersection improvements at Hulen Street and Granbury Road, which will include the reconstruction of approximately 500 linear feet of roadway in all directions from the intersection. The major items of work consist of new traffic signals, new street lighting, widening the intersection to construct double left turn lanes in most directions and a dedicated right turn lane at the northbound approach of South Hulen Street. Selective concrete panel replacement on the approaches to the railroad crossing on South Hulen will also take place. Construction is anticipated to start February 2021. This project is included in the 2018 Bond Program. The 2016 estimated planning budget was overestimated by about $2,000,000 with the construction cost being the largest overestimate. 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 subsequent actions taken by the Mayor and Council. Appropriations for Hulen Street at Granbury Road Intersection Improvements project are as depicted below: Fund Existing Appropriations 34018 2018 Bond Program $5,170,000.00 34017 Tax Note 2017 $500,000.00 Project Total $5,670,000.00 The project was advertised for bid on August 27, 2020 and September 3, 2020 in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram. On September 24, 2020, the following bids were received: Bidder Amount Time of Completion The Fain Group, Inc.* $1,698,970.50 Reyes Group, LTD. $1,895,849.50 240 Calendar Days McClendon Construction $2,049,418.76 Jackson Construction $2,355,751.00 FNH Construction 1 $2,530,870.00 *The Fain Group, Inc. has been recommended for rejection by staff due to recent poor performance on current City contracts. M/WBE OFFICE: Reyes Group, LTD. is in compliance with the City's BIDE Ordinance by committing to 5% MBE participation on this project. The City's MBE goal on this project is 5%. The project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 6. FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget, as previously appropriated, in the 2018 Bond Program Fund for the Hulen St @ Granbury Rd project to support the approval of the above recommendation and execution of the contract. 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: Monty Hall 8662 Expedited