STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: August 11, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 7
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a construction services contract for the construction of Alley Reconstruction Group 17-7001 (list attached to the Agenda Information Sheet) - West Texas Rebar Placers, Inc. dba Texas Rebar Placers, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of ten - Not to exceed $1,806,550.00 - Financing: Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($1,704,960.00), Wastewater Capital Construction Fund ($4,650.00), and Wastewater Capital Improvement E Fund ($96,940.00)
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize a construction services contract with West Texas Rebar Placers, Inc. dba Texas Rebar Placers, Inc., for the construction of six alley reconstruction projects as Alley Reconstruction Group 17-7001.
The project scope will include replacing the existing deteriorating alley pavement with new reinforced concrete pavement, storm drainage improvements and wastewater main replacement.
West Texas Rebar Placers, Inc. dba Texas Rebar Placers, Inc., is a Dallas-based corporation, operating within the corporate city limits of Dallas, Texas.
Following are the locations and construction costs for each project:
Project Council District Amount
Cinnabar Drive (4403-4451)
and Symphony Lane (6102-6150) 7 $283,930.00
Everglade Road (5605-5831)
and Twineing Street (5606-5824) 7 $402,780.00
Meadowick Lane (5710-5814)
and Ponderosa Circle (5274-5290) 7 $252,200.00
Samuell Boulevard (6024-6300)
and Symphony Lane (6205-6441) 7 $305,270.00
Symphony Lane (6206-6440)
and Cinnabar Drive (4307-4339) 7 $275,330.00
Elliott Drive (7129-7195)
and Rolling Fork Drive (7130-7184) 7 $287,040.00
The following chart illustrates West Texas Rebar Placers, Inc. dba Texas Rebar Placers, Inc.’s contractual activities with the City of Dallas for the past three years:
PBW DWU PKR TRN
Projects Completed 0 0 0 0
Active Projects 1 0 0 0
Change Orders 1 0 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 alleys 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 alleys. 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 November 2021
Complete Construction December 2023
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Fund |
FY 2021 |
FY 2022 |
Future Years |
Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$1,704,960.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Wastewater Capital Construction Fund |
$ 4,650.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Wastewater Capital Improvement E Fund |
$ 96,940.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Total |
$1,806,550.00 |
$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 |
M/WBE % |
M/WBE $ |
$1,806,550.00 |
Construction |
32.00% |
77.17% |
$1,394.057.60 |
• This contract exceeds the M/WBE goal. |
• West Texas Rebar Placers, Inc. dba Texas Rebar Placers, Inc. - Local; Workforce -100.00% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
The following ten bids were received and opened on April 30, 2021:
*Denotes successful bidder:
Bidders Bid Amount
*West Texas Rebar Placers, Inc. $1,806,550.00
dba Texas Rebar Placers, Inc.,
10209 Plano Road, Suite 101
Dallas, TX 75238
Vescorp Construction, LLC $1,964,780.00
Jeske Construction Company $2,038,120.00
Camino Construction, LP $2,207,425.00
Estrada Concrete Company, LLC $2,282,289.00
Axis Contracting, Inc $2,332,839.00
Ken-Do Contracting, LP $2,413,120.00
MACVAL Associates, LLC $2,425,719.00
Muniz Construction, Inc $2,595,670.00
HQS Construction, LLC $2,667,581.10
OWNER
West Texas Rebar Placers, Inc. dba Texas Rebar Placers, Inc.
Marco Hernandez, President
MAPS
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