Title
Resolution - A Resolution Awarding Contracts for the Construction of Paving and Drainage Improvements for Heritage Parkway (South Main Street to Commerce Drive) to RPM xConstruction, LLC for Construction, and to Wier & Associates, Inc. for Surveying, and Authorizing Funding for an Amount Not to Exceed $2,344,901.58 (Street Bond Fund and Drainage Fund)
Requested Action
Consider the Resolution awarding contracts for the construction of Paving and Drainage Improvements for Heritage Parkway (South Main Street to Commerce Drive) to RPM xConstruction, LLC, for construction, and to Wier & Associates, Inc., for surveying, and authorizing funding for an amount not to exceed $2,344,901.58.
Recommendation
The Engineering Staff recommends approval of the Resolution.
Description/History
This project includes reconstructing the westbound lanes of Heritage Parkway from S. Main St. to Commerce Drive, installation of an 8-foot sidewalk on the north side, and restoring two drainage channels that drain into Low Branch.
The project was bid on March 18, 2021 and there were ten bidders for the project. The lowest and best bidder was RPM xConstruction, LLC. The bid tabulation is attached. Bids ranged from a low bid of $2,123,258.65 to a high bid of $3,027,239.00. The contract time for this project is one hundred forty-five (145) working days or approximately 8 months. The limits of the project are from S. Main Street to Commerce Drive.
The drainage improvements including the re-establishment of two drainage channels that connect drainage to Low Branch are to be funded by the Drainage Fund in the amount of $90,000. The remainder of the project will be funded by the Street Bond Fund.
The requested funds are for a construction contract in the amount of $2,229,421.58, which includes a 5% construction contingency, $40,480.00 for material testing, which includes a 10% contingency, $55,000.00 for survey services, which includes a 10% contingency, and a $20,000.00 contingency for other miscellaneous services needed to complete the construction of the project within a budget not to exceed $2,344,901.58.
Justification
RPM xConstruction, LLC is a paving and excavation company located in the DFW area. They have been awarded the Holland Road construction project which has not yet begun. The Engineering Department feels that RPM xConstruction, 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 and funding. A resolution is attached for Council’s consideration.
Funding Source
The funding source will be from the Street Bond Fund and Drainage Fund.
Prepared By
Trace Hilton, Project Engineer, Engineering Department, 817-276-4247