AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2021-09R, approving the awarding of a construction contract to New Age General Contractors, Inc., for the South Guadalupe Street Improvements Project - Sidewalk and Landscaping in the estimated amount of $793,199.25; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the contract on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: January 19, 2021
Department: Engineering & CIP, Laurie Moyer, Director (by Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $793,199.25
Account Number: C477
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Account Name: Guadalupe St. Imp Grove to Univ.
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Resolution 2020-106R, June 2, 2020 - Rejection of bid over budget.
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Background Information:
On June 2, 2020 council rejected the sole bid from MA Smith Contracting Company, Inc. for S. Guadalupe Street Improvements IFB 220-263. The bid, in the amount of $2,415,446.55 was significantly higher than the estimated construction cost of $1.2million. The City decided to reject this bid, pursuant to conditions of the bidding and contract documents, Invitations for Bids, Section 8 and Instructions to Bidders, Section 8.
Analyzing the complexity of this project, Engineering & CIP has decided to split Guadalupe Street Improvements project into three sub-projects:
• Project 1: Guadalupe St Improvements Bike Lane Pavement Markings & Median Islands - to be constructed in house.
• Project 2: Guadalupe St Improvements Bike Lane Signals - Bidding: October - December 2020 (IFB 220-256)
• Project 3: Guadalupe St Pedestrian Improvements - Bidding: October - December 2020 (IFB 220-257)
This is project 3: S. Guadalupe St Improvements - Sidewalk & Landscaping and includes sidewalk along Guadalupe St. between MLK and Railroad Tracks, landscaping & irrigation, electric infrastructure and pedestrian lighting.
On December 3, 2020, City of San Marcos received one (1) bid in response to Invitation for Bid 220-257 for S. Guadalupe St. Improvements - Sidewalk & Landscaping. Even though there was significant interest based on the number of potential bidders on the planholders’ list, sole bidder, New Age General Contractors, Inc., located in New Braunfels, Texas, bid $793,199.25, which is 3% lower than the engineer’s construction estimated cost. Construction will be complete May 2021.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends award of a construction contract for S. Guadalupe St. Improvements - Sidewalk & Landscaping to New Age General Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $793,199.25.