Title
Resolution - A Resolution Authorizing a Construction Contract Between the City of Mansfield and C GreenScaping, LP in the Amount of $583,861.80 for FM 917 Landscape Enhancements
Requested Action
Consider approving a resolution authorizing a construction contract between the City of Mansfield and C GreenScaping, LP for FM917 landscape enhancements in the amount of $583,861.80
Recommendation
Approve resolution
Description/History
In FY 2015 The Fort Worth Transportation District was allocated $2.2 million for the Green Ribbon reimbursement program. City staff (Parks and Transportation Departments) submitted an application for landscaping on FM 917 from Business 287 to the West city limits. In July, 2014, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Fort Worth District approved the City of Mansfield for Green Ribbon Landscape funds. The City of Mansfield has been approved for a fixed amount of $390,000 for the landscaping and irrigation on FM917. Direct State costs will not be charged, but costs over $390,000 for bid items will be the City’s responsibility. The Advanced funding agreement with TxDot was approved by City Council and concurred by TxDOT in March of 2015. The City had previously asked for an extension of the letting date due to consultant coordination, which was granted and approved by TxDOT. Upon consideration and approval of the contract, the selected contractor and City will request a construction extension through TxDOT with an updated schedule based upon water availability and the proper planting season for the trees. The City let (advertised) the project in July 2015 and received 3 sealed bids for the project. The selected contractor has been approved through TxDOT and a copy of that letter is attached.
Justification
By applying for and receiving state funds for landscaping and irrigation for this portion of FM917/Heritage Parkway. The City received three bid proposals for FM917. The bid proposal from Cole Construction Inc. was...
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