STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: September 25, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Dev Rastogi
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) an increase to the construction services contract with Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting in an amount not to exceed $699,815.26 and to extend the contract for an additional twelve months from June 1, 2025 to June 1, 2026 for additional sidewalk improvements, for the Alley Trail Conversion at various alley locations and for the sidewalk improvements on McKinney Avenue from Maple Avenue to Allen Street; and (2) the restoration of funds in an amount not to exceed $3,031,696.07 from Change Order No. 2, approved by Resolution No. 24-0551, on April 10, 2024 for additional sidewalk improvements needed to the 2022 Dallas Sidewalk Master Plan Improvements Contract at various locations throughout the City - Total Nnot to exceed $3,731,511.33, from $10,855,453.93 to $14,586,965.26 - Financing: General Fund ($1,797,788.35), 2024 Certificate of Obligation Fund ($1,233,722.98), and 2024B Certificates of Obligation Fund ($700,000.00)
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BACKGROUND
The Dallas Sidewalk Master Plan, completed in June 2021, is a targeted path forward that is aimed at improving pedestrian mobility. This work utilized a data-driven methodology system to identify the most impactful projects to increase accessibility for pedestrians, improve safety for all City residents, and address sidewalk needs in historically underserved communities.
On May 25, 2022, the City Council approved authorized a thirty-six-month contract with Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting for the 2022 Dallas Sidewalk Master Plan Improvements that includes water and wastewater adjustments at various locations throughout the City, in an amount not to exceed $13,887,150.00, by Resolution No. 22-0794.
On January 25, 2023,...
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