Title
Resolution - A Resolution Awarding a Contract for Construction for the Paving and Signal Improvements to Matlock Road and East Debbie Lane to JLB Contracting, LLC, for an Amount not to Exceed $550,097.52 (Street Bond Fund)
Requested Action
The approval of a contract award for construction of the Paving and Signal Improvements to Matlock Road and East Debbie Lane to JLB Contracting, LLC.
Recommendation
The Engineering Staff recommends the approval of the contract award in the amount of Five Hundred Twenty Three Thousand Nine Hundred Two and 40/100 Dollars ($523,902.40) to JLB Contracting, LLC, for the construction of the Paving and Signal Improvements to Matlock Road and East Debbie Lane.
Description/History
The project is part of the Street Bond program with an estimated cost of $561,569.80.
The project was bid on June 6, 2013 and there were eight bidders for the project. The low bidder was JLB Contracting, LLC. Bids ranged from a low bid of $523,902.40 to a high bid of $685,361.20
The contract time for this project is Seventy Five (75) working days or approximately 4 months. Bid tabulation is attached for Council's review.
Staff is recommending award of this project and authorization of funding for the bid amount plus 5% for contingency for a total of $550,097.52.
Justification
JLB Contracting, LLC, has completed capital work in the City of Mansfield in the past. The Engineering Department feels that JLB Contracting, LLC. has the necessary staff and equipment to complete a job of this size and scope within the allowed 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
Gus Chavarria
Project Manager
Engineering Department