AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2020-147R, approving the award of a construction contract to Flasher Equipment Company for the Hunter Road Restriping project in the total amount of $183,363.45; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the contract on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: August 4, 2020
Department: Engineering & CIP, Laurie Moyer, Director (by Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $183,363.45
Account Number: C#634
Funds Available: $800,000.00
Account Name: Wonder World Dr & Hunter Rd Intersection Improvements
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Prior Council Action: NA
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Background Information:
The objective of this project is to implement bike lanes along Hunter Road between San Antonio St and Wonder World Drive in accordance with the City’s complete street ordinance and recently adopted transportation master plan objectives. Project scope includes removal of existing striping along Hunter Road between San Antonio St and Wonder World Drive and installation of new striping for bicycle lanes, buffer, two way left turn lane, travel lanes, delineators and signs. This project will be completed in conjunction with Capital Area Metropolitan Organization (CAMPO) funded RM 12/FM 2437 Intersection Improvements (219-374) project.
Invitation for Bid 220-148 was issued on April 19, 2020 and bids were opened on May 21, 2020. Even though there was significant interest based on the number of potential bidders on the planholders’ list, only one bid was received. Flasher Equipment Company, San Antonio, Texas, bid $183,363.45 which is within the estimated construction cost range.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of award to Flasher Equipment Company in the amount of $183,363.45