STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life
AGENDA DATE: June 9, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2, 9
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a construction services contract for the construction of Trinity Forest Spine Trail North Phase I located from the Santa Fe Trail to Samuel Boulevard - North Rock Construction, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of five - Not to exceed $5,735,687.08 - Financing: Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund)
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BACKGROUND
On February 10, 2021, the City of Dallas advertised for bids for Trinity Forest Spine Trail North Phase I. In response to the advertisement, the Office of Procurement Services received bids from five firms on March 12, 2021.
This action will award a contract for construction of the Trinity Forest Spine Trail North Phase I to North Rock Construction, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of five for the Base Bid and Alternates Nos. 1, 6, 7, and 9, in an amount not to exceed $5,735,687.08. This project was included in the 2017 Bond Program.
The scope of work includes the construction of a 12-feet wide multi-use trail located from the Santa Fe Trail to Samuel Boulevard.
The following chart illustrates North Rock Construction, LLC’s, contractual activities with the City of Dallas for the past three years:
PBW DWU PKR TRN
Projects Completed 0 0 2 0
Active Projects 0 0 0 0
Change Orders 0 0 3 0
Projects Requiring Liquidated Damages 0 0 0 0
Projects Completed by Bonding Company 0 0 0 0
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Began Design April 2018
Completed Design January 2021
Begin Construction July 2021
Complete Construction February 2022
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On January 10, 2019, the Park and Recreation Board authorized a Development and Funding Agreement with the Circuit Trail Conservancy for design development documents for The LOOP.
On February 27, 2019, City Council authorized a Development and Funding Agreement with the Circuit Trail Conservancy for design development documents for The LOOP by Resolution No. 19-0340.
On October 15, 2020, the Park and Recreation Board was briefed on Trinity Forest Spine Trail North Phase I.
On May 20, 2021, the Park and Recreation Board authorized a construction services contract North Rock Construction, LLC for the construction of Trinity Forest Spine Trail North Phase I located from the Santa Fe Trail to Samuel Boulevard.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Fund |
FY 2021 |
FY 2022 |
Future Years |
Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$5,735,687.08 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Council District Amount
2 $1,187,860.75
9 $4,547,826.33
Total $5,735,687.08
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 |
M/WBE % |
M/WBE $ |
$5,735,687.08 |
Construction |
32.00% |
30.10% |
$1,726,202.92 |
• This contract does not meet the M/WBE goal, but complies with good faith efforts. |
• North Rock Construction, LLC - Non-local; Workforce - 92.30% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
The following five bids were received and opened on March 12, 2021:
*Denotes the successful bidder
Alter. Nos.
Bidders Base Bid 1, 6, 7 & 9** Total Bid
*North Rock Construction, LLC $4,430,468.25 $1,305,218.83 $5,735,687.08
525 South Loop 288, Suite 105
Denton, Texas 75205
Ratliff $5,608,234.80 $1,519,850.20 $7,128,085.00
The Fain Group, Inc. $6,123,860.00 $1,503,100.00 $7,626,960.00
RoeschCo Construction Inc. $6,256,000.00 $1,469,000.00 $7,725,000.00
C. Greenscaping, LLC $6,472,996.00 $1,732,778.00 $8,205,774.00
**Alternate No. 1 - provides for the construction of the Highland Road Connection.
**Alternate No. 6 - provides for installation of Pioneer Bridges.
**Alternate No. 7 - provides for installation of a Limestone Quarry Bench.
**Alternate No. 9 - provides for installation of JEC Energy Savings (Types SA & SB) - limited solar lighting.
OWNER
North Rock Construction, LLC
John F. Gann, II, President
MAP
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