Title
Resolution - A Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract for a Traffic Signal at the Intersection of East Broad Street/Mitchell Road to Roadway Solutions, Inc.; Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Execute Contract Documents; and Authorizing Funding for an Amount Not to Exceed $255,000.00 (Street Bond Fund)
Requested Action
Consider the Resolution awarding a construction contract for a traffic signal at the intersection of East Broad Street/Mitchell Road to Roadway Solutions, Inc.; authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute contract documents; and authorizing funding for an amount not to exceed $255,000.00.
Recommendation
The Public Works Staff recommends approval of the Resolution.
Description/History
This project will add a traffic signal at the intersection of East Broad Street/Mitchell Road.
The project was advertised in the Fort Worth Star Telegram on July 3 and July 10, 2019 and also advertised on the City webpage and www.civcastusa.com <http://www.civcastusa.com>. Bids were opened on July 25, 2019. There were two bidders for the project. The bids ranged from a low bid of $236,349.00 to a high bid of $254,800.00. The low bidder was
Roadway Solutions, Inc.
The requested funds are for a construction contract with Roadway Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $236,349.00 plus a 5% contingency and other miscellaneous services to complete the project. This project is to be accomplished within a budget not to exceed $255,000.00. Currently all signal contractors are experiencing delays with the delivery of mast arms and poles due to a backlog of orders from the material suppliers. The backlog in orders has added a project delay of 4 to 6 months to previous signal projects. Due to the delays in material delivery it is anticipated the signal will be complete in early 2020.
Justification
The signal foundations and controller pad were installed with the construction of East Broad Street improvements in anticipation of a traffic signal at this location. This signal will help traffic flow at The Shops west entry and Mitchell Road. This signal is eligible for reimbursement with TIRZ funding however it is being constructed in advance of the TIRZ agreement terms. Therefore funding is provided from the Street Bond Fund.
Roadway Solutions, Inc. has successfully completed work in the City of Mansfield in the past. Their most recent completed projects include traffic signals at Matlock Road/Heritage Parkway and West Debbie Lane/Towne Crossing Boulevard. The Public Works Department feels that Roadway Solutions, Inc. has the necessary staff and equipment to successfully complete the project.
The Assistant Director of Public Works - Transportation will be in attendance at the meeting to answer Council’s questions regarding the proposed contract. A resolution and bid tab is attached for Council’s consideration.
Funding Source
The funding source will be from the Street Bond Fund.
Prepared By
David Boski, P.E., Asst. Director of Public Works - Transportation