HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0184) M&C 21-0033City of Fort Worth,
Mayor and
DATE: 01/12/21
Texas
Council Communication
LOG NAME: 20W7TH ST CONSTRUCTION
SUBJECT
M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0033
(CD 9) Authorize Execution of a Contract with Reyes Group, Ltd. in the Amount of $4,937,193.00 for Paving and Traffic Signal Improvements for
West 7th Street from University Drive to Trinity River Bridge (2018 Bond Program)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize execution of a contract with Reyes Group, Ltd. in the amount of $4,937,193.00 for paving and
traffic signal improvements for West 7th Street from University Drive to Trinity River Bridge (City Project No.101555).
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize execution of a contract for paving and traffic signal improvements for
West 7th Street from University Drive to Trinity River Bridge. The total overall project budget is $8,500,000.00, which includes planning, design,
land acquisition, project administration, construction, inspection, testing, utility relocations, and contingencies. The project scope includes the
construction of a 4-lane street section between University Drive to Trinity River Bridge, including pedestrian, landscape, illumination, traffic signal,
and bike lane improvements.
Interested stakeolders and community groups such as Linwood Neighborhod Association, Monticello Neighborhood Association, West 7th
Neighborhood Alliance, Montgomery Plaza, FWWR, Trinity Metro, and nearby residents and business owners were informed of the proposed
improvements in the area. Trinity Metro provided feedback on the location of the bus stops and approved the final design.
This project is included in 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 subsequent actions taken by the Mayor and Council.
This project is being funded by the 2018 Bond Program Fund as shown in the following table:
Fund
M&C
Existing
Appropriations
34018 - 2018
G-19306
$8,500,000.00
Bond Program
Project Total
$8,500,000.00
The project was advertised for bid on September 24, 2020, and October 1, 2020, in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram. On November 5, 2020, the
following bids were received:
Bidders
Amount
Time of
Time
Reyes Group, Ltd
1$4,937,193.0011300
Calendar Days
The Fain Group, Inc
Forth Worth Civil Constructors,
LLC
$4,998,996.75
$5,599,810.00
300 Calendar Days
300 Calendar Days
Gibson & Associates, Inc
$6,113,329.33
300 Calendar Days
This project will have no impact on the Transportation & Public Works annual operation budget when completed. Construction is expected to start
in March 2021.
Reyes Group, Ltd. is in compliance with the City's BDE Ordinance by committing to 11 % MBE participation on this project. The City's MBE goal on
this project is 10%. Additionally, Reyes Group, Ltd. is a certified M/WBE firm.
The project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9.
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
Funds for the West 7th St -Univ to Trinity R project to support the approval of the above recommendations and award 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: JT Auldridge 7252