Title
Resolution - A Resolution to Award a Construction Contract for the East Broad Street from N. Holland Road to Day Miar Road Paving, Drainage and Traffic Signal Improvements to XIT Paving and Construction Inc. and Authorization of Funding for an Amount not to Exceed $3,346,922.58 (Street Bond Fund and Utility Bond Fund)
Requested Action
Approve the resolution to award the construction contract for the East Broad Street Paving, Drainage and Traffic Signal improvements to XIT Paving and Construction Inc.
Recommendation
The Engineering Staff recommends the approval of the construction contract award for the East Broad Street Paving, Drainage and Traffic Signal Improvements to XIT Paving and Construction Inc. and the authorization of funding.
Description/History
The East Broad Street improvements consist of constructing a 4 lane divided concrete curb and gutter roadway between Holland Road and Day Miar Road. This project will include constructing wider sidewalks (8' wide) along the roadway to conform to the Parks Department's Trails Master Plan. In addition this construction will include a traffic signal at the intersection of E. Broad Street and Day Miar Road.
A portion of this construction is adjacent to the City of Grand Prairie and will pick up a portion of drainage from Grand Prairie as well as improve access for their citizens, thus the City of Grand Prairie will financially participate on this project through an Interlocal agreement. The amount of participation from Grand Prairie which covers drainage, pavement and a portion of the traffic signal will be $150,000.
In addition this project was included in the Tarrant County Transportation Bond election. Tarrant County will contribute $1,737,576.00 toward this project.
The engineer's probable opinion of cost for this project was $3,494,494.30. The project was bid on May 16, 2013 and there were seven bidders for the project. Bids ranged from a low bid of $3,187,545.31 to a high bid of $4,123,851.05. The low bidder was XIT Paving and Construction Inc.
The contract time for this project is Two Hundred Fifty (250) working days or approximately one year. Bid tabulation is attached for Council's review. Staff is recommending award of this project to XIT Paving and Construction Inc. and authorization of funding for the bid amount plus 5% for contingency for a total of $3,346,922.58.
Justification
XIT Paving and Construction Inc. has successfully completed work in the City of Mansfield in the past (West Broad Street and Ragland Road Extension). The Engineering Department feels that XIT Paving and Construction Inc. has the necessary staff and equipment to successfully complete the project within the required contract time.
The Public Works Director will be in attendance at the meeting to answer Council's questions regarding the proposed contract. A resolution is attached for Council's consideration.
Funding Source
Street Bond Fund and Utility Bond Fund
Prepared By
David Boski, P.E., Transportation Engineer, Public Works Department
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