Title
Resolution - A Resolution Awarding a Contract for the Construction of the Holland Road Paving and Drainage Improvements, to CD Builders, Inc.
Requested Action
The approval of a contract award for the construction of the Holland Road Paving and Drainage Improvements To CD Builders, Inc.
Recommendation
The Engineering Staff recommends the approval of the contract award in the amount of Three Million Nine Hundred Eighty Two Thousand Seven Hundred Thirteen and 45/100 Dollars ($3,982,713.45) to CD Builders, Inc. for the Holland Road Paving and Drainage Improvements.
Description/History
These improvements are the first phase of the multiphase project to widen Holland Road from a two lane asphalt section to a four lane curb and gutter divided thoroughfare from Grand Meadow to Britton Rd. This first phase realigns Holland from Grand Meadow to Waterford Glen in addition to signalizing the intersection to at Grand Meadow, Holland and the Mansfield Sportsplex Entrance. The project was bid on August 13, 2015 and there were seven bidders for the project. Bids ranged from a low bid of $3,793,060.43 to a high bid of $4,617,573.00. The low bidder was CD Builders, Inc. The contract time for this project is two hundred working days or approximately 10 months. The bid tabulation is attached as Exhibit “A” for Council’s review.
Staff is recommending award of this project to CD Builders, Inc. and authorization of funding for the bid amount plus 5% for contingency for a total of $3,982,713.45.
Justification
CD Builders, Inc. has not previously completed work in the City of Mansfield to date but has several favorable references for similar size projects in other cities around the metroplex. The Engineering Department feels that CD Builders, Inc. has the necessary staff and equipment to successfully complete the project within the required contract time.
The Director of Public Works 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
The funding source will be from the Street Bond Fund.
Prepared By
Ben Hartman, P.E., Project Engineer, Engineering Department
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