Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, to Consider Awarding the Contractor for Bid No. 2020-41-01-01 for the Construction of the Man House Information Center and Restroom Building to JM Construction Solutions in the Amount of $560,675.71
Requested Action
Approve a Resolution to Execute a Construction Contract
Recommendation
Approve Resolution
Description/History
The project includes the construction of a new information center and restroom building adjacent to the Man House Museum at 604 W. Broad St. The proposed single story, 13,000 square foot building will provide an entry point for visitors to the Man House Museum and will contain interior staff work space, display floor space, and three exterior bathrooms.
On September 1, 2020, thirteen (13) Competitive Sealed Proposals were received and publicly opened. City Staff, with assistance from the project architect, determined that the proposal from JM Construction Solutions best met the defined evaluation criteria of cost, reference/experience, delivery time and financial strength in order to provide the best value for the City of Mansfield. This proposal was also the lowest bid received.
The contract amount of $560,675.71 includes the contractor's bid of $533,975.71, along with an owner's contingency of $26,700.00.
Justification
The Information Center will serve as a focal point for entry to the Man House Museum and will give visitors direct entry off of the existing parking lot to the west. Museum staff will be able to provide instruction and information to visitors prior to them continuing on to the museum/residence. Exterior restrooms will be accessible to the Man House Museum and Mans Best Field Dog Park.
Funding Source
General Fund
Prepared By
Wade McLaurin, Director of Building Services