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Council Communication
DATE: 03/02/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0156
LOG NAME: 21FIRE STATION 45 CONSTRUCTION
SUBJECT
(CD 7) Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with RJM Contractors, Inc., in the Amount of $4,610,775.00, Including an Owner's
Construction Contingency Allowance for the New Fire Station 45 Located at 1901 Quail Grove Drive and Provide for Administrative Costs in the
Amount of $605,710.00 for a Total Project Cost of $6,400,000.00 (2018 Bond Program)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a construction contract with RJM Contractors, Inc., in the amount of
$4,610,775.00, Including an owner's construction contingency allowance for the new Fire Station 45 located at 1901 Quail Grove Drive and
provide for administrative costs in the amount of $605,710.00.
DISCUSSION:
The new Fire Station 45 will be located in north Fort Worth at 1901 Quail Grove Drive. This new fire station is a part of the 2018 Bond Program
and will primarily serve the population growth area in north Fort Worth. The City issued a Request for Proposals and received 15 proposals for the
project from general construction contractors. Seven of these firms provided the required "Post Proposal —Pre Award Submittals" to be further
evaluated by the City. Those firms were:
• Crossland Construction Company, Inc.
• HM & HF, Ltd d/b/a/ Muckleroy & Falls
• Northridge Construction Group, LLC
• Nouveau Construction and Technology Services LP
• RJM Contractors, Inc.
• Scott Dennett Construction, LC
• SDB, Inc. d/b/a Contracting Services
The seven complete proposals were reviewed by members of the Fire Department, MWWBE Office and the Property Management Department and
were evaluated for best value based on the criteria set forth in the Request for Proposals. The selection team recommends award the construction
contract to RJM Contractors, Inc.
Criteria
RJM
Contractors,
Inc.
HM & HF,
Ltd d/b/a/
Muckleroy
&Falls
Nouveau
Construction
and
Technology
Services LP
Scott Dennett
Construction,
LC
Crossland
Construction
Company,
Inc.
orthridge
nstruction
[Group,LLC
SDB, Inc.
d/b/a
Contracting
Services
Proposed
Price Score
57
51
60
56
55
48
53
FMWBE
ce
7
5
5
5iew
Proposed
Schedule
5
5
L
��
7
References/
Experience
13
14
10
Past work
in the City
of Fort
8
9
5
8
5
6
3
Worth
TOTAL::]E:
:1E84]784
84
83
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71
The overall project costs are expected to be as described in table below:
FIRE STATION 45
TOTALS
J
Land Costs
$956,870.00
Architectural and Engineering Design
$226,645.00
Construction Contract (RJM CONTRACTORS, Inc., including
$4,610,775.00
$200,000.00 as Owner's Construction Contingency Allowance)
Project Administration Cost: Project Management, Survey, Bid
Advertisement, etc.Site Utilities, IT, Security, Project Management,
$605,710.00
Contingency, FIFE, Etc.
PROJECT TOTAL
$6,400,000.00
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.
Building Maintenance - Property Management Department anticipates the annual operating impact for maintenance associated with this project,
beginning in the second quarter of FY 2023, to be $92,943.00 annually.
Waiver of Building Permits - In accordance with the City Code of Ordinances, Part II, Chapter 7-1 Fort Worth Building Administrative Code,
Section 109.2.1, Exception 2; "Work by non -City personnel on property under the control of the City of Fort Worth shall be exempt from the permit
fees only if the work is for action under a contract that will be or has been approved by City Council with notes in the contract packages stating the
fee is waived."
Schedule - Construction is planned to begin during the second quarter of Calendar Year 2021, with an anticipated completion date during the third
quarter of Calendar Year 2022.
M/WBE OFFICE - RJM Contractors, Inc. is in compliance with the City's BIDE Ordinance by committing to 17% MBE participation on this project.
The City's MBE goal on this project is 10%.
The new Fire Station 45 is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7.
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 Fire Station 45 project to support the approval of the above recommendation and execution of the contract. Prior to any expenditure being
incurred, the Property Management Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: Steve Cooke 5134
Additional Information Contact: Brian Glass 8088