Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Approving an Amendment to the Construction Manager at Risk Contract with Steele and Freeman for the Expansion of the Service Center and Animal Shelter Project for a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $38,296,658.00; Finding that the Meeting at which this Resolution is Passed is Open to the Public as Required by Law; and Declaring an Effective Date (Certificates of Obligations and Utility Fund)
Requested Action
Approval and authorization of the award and execution of the contract.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval.
Description/History
On September 11th, 2023, City Council authorized staff to utilize the CMAR delivery method for the project. On October 9th, 2023, City Council awarded the CMAR contract to Steele and Freeman, Inc. who has been working closely with the project architect, Quorum Architects, and staff to design a remarkable facility. The new facility will replace the current shelter, featuring cutting-edge amenities including 130 spacious and comfortable living areas for dogs, 135 cat kennels designed to encourage socialization and engagement, upgraded medical facilities with extra recovery kennels, and designated spaces for community outreach and education.
Pending approval, construction would begin just after Labor Day, and a groundbreaking event would be held on September 16th at 11:00 am.
Justification
The CMAR solicited the subcontractor community for bids for the Project using newspaper ads; its online notification system; and other vigorous outreach processes; contacting thousands of potential bidders. The result was excellent subcontractor participation in almost all categories, and re-solicitation in those few areas not receiving good coverage. Both the City staff and the owner's representative on the project, Peak Program Value (PPV), were given electronic copies of all subcontractor bids received, and were fully engaged in the CMAR’s bid analysis...
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