STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: September 27, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 7
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a construction services contract for the construction of the Joppa Infrastructure Improvements (list attached to the Agenda Information Sheet) - Estrada Concrete Company, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of three - Not to exceed $5,705,435.00 - Financing: Equity Fund ($2,620,080.00), Community Development Block Grant Fund ($1,000,000.00), Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund ($500,000.00), Water Construction Fund ($618,932.50), Wastewater Capital Improvement G Fund ($59,000.00), and Wastewater Construction Fund ($907,422.50)
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize a construction services contract with Estrada Concrete Company, LLC for the construction of the Joppa Infrastructure Improvements.
In September 2022, this infrastructure project was identified and funded for improvement in alignment with the Racial Equity Plan’s audacious goals for the Joppa community.
The scope of services consists of replacing the existing deteriorating streets with reinforced concrete pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway approaches, drainage improvements, water and wastewater improvements, and other miscellaneous items necessary to complete the project in accordance with plans and specifications.
Following are the locations and construction costs for each project:
Project Council District Amount
Stokes Street from Hull Avenue 7 $2,497,269.50
to the End of Pavement
Hull Avenue from 300 feet south of 7 $3,208,165.50
Linfield Road to Burma Road
Estrada Concrete Company, LLC is a Hutchins-based corporation and is a registered vendor with the City of Dallas.
The following chart illustrates Estrada Concrete Company, LLC’s contractual activities with the City of Dallas for the past three years.
PBW DWU PKR TRN
Projects Completed 7 1 0 0
Active Projects 17 2 0 0
Change Orders 5 1 0 0
Projects Requiring Liquidated Damages 0 0 0 0
Projects Completed by Bonding Company 0 0 0 0
If this project is not awarded for construction at this time, the roadways will continue to deteriorate causing additional pavement cracking and potholes to form, creating additional maintenance costs for the City and potential damages to vehicles utilizing the roadways. Field conditions may also change, which will require modifications to the engineering design plans, requiring additional funding and time to address.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Construction January 2024
Complete Construction June 2025
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 23, 2021, the City Council authorized the acceptance of grant funds from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund to provide relief during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by Resolution No. 21-1149.
On September 22, 2021, the City Council authorized the final reading and adoption of the appropriation ordinance for the FY 2021-22 City of Dallas Operating, Capital, and Grant & Trust Budgets, which included the ARPA funds from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds by Resolution No. 21-1590.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2023 |
FY 2024 |
Future Years |
|
Equity Fund |
$2,620,080.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Community Development Block Grant Fund |
$1,000,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund |
$ 500,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Water Construction Fund |
$ 618,932.50 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Wastewater Capital Improvement G Fund |
$ 59,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Wastewater Construction Fund |
$ 907,422.50 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$5,705,435.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Policy adopted on September 23, 2020, by Resolution No. 20-1430, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
|
Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
|
$5,705,435.00 |
Construction |
32.00% |
|
M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
|
3614% |
100.00% |
$2,061,936.50 |
|
• This contract exceeds the M/WBE goal. |
|
• Estrada Concrete Company, LLC - Non-local; Workforce - 72.00% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
The following three bids were received and opened on July 14, 2023:
*Denotes successful bidder:
Bidders Bid Amount
*Estrada Concrete Company, LLC $5,705,435.00
650 Skyline Drive
Hutchins, Texas 75141
Jeske Construction Company. $6,548,357.00
Fargo Consultants, Inc. **Non-responsive
**Fargo Consultants Inc was disqualified for failing to submit complete bid documents and was therefore deemed non-responsive.
OWNER
Estrada Concrete Company, LLC
Francisco Estrada, President
MAPS
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