STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: April 10, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a twenty-four-month construction services contract for the 2024 Dallas Sidewalk Master Plan Improvements that includes water and wastewater adjustments at various locations throughout the City - Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting, lowest responsible bidder of six - Not to exceed $3,932,862.50 - Financing: ARPA Redevelopment Fund ($2,780,812.50), FY 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant ($1,000,000.00), Water Construction Fund ($134,550.00), and Wastewater Construction Fund ($17,500.00) (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting is located in Balch Springs, Texas and is a registered vendor with the City of Dallas.
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) specifically applies to state and local governments and stipulates that no qualified individual with a disability shall, by such disability be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs or activities of a public entity, or be subject to discrimination by any public entity.
The Dallas Sidewalk Master Plan, completed in June 2021, is a targeted path forward that is aimed at improving pedestrian mobility. Through this work, a data driven methodology system was utilized 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.
Projects being implemented with this contract include priority projects identified in the Dallas Sidewalk Master Plan’s 12 Focus Areas. These projects will be constructed with funds from the ARPA Redevelopment Fund and FY 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant.
The following chart illustrates Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting’s contractual activities with the City of Dallas for the past three years:
PBW DWU PKR TRN
Projects Completed 2 0 0 0
Change Orders 3 2 0 0
Active Projects 3 0 0 0
Projects Requiring Liquidated Damages 0 0 0 0
Projects Completed by Bonding Company 0 0 0 0
This action will authorize a twenty-four-month sidewalk and barrier free ramp installation paving services contract with Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting for the Sidewalk and Barrier Free Ramp Program. The installation of barrier free ramps throughout the City is required in order to be in compliance with the ADA.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Construction May 2024
Complete Construction May 2026
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.
On February 28, 2024, the City Council authorized the mid-year appropriation ordinance for the FY 2024 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 which were reallocated to Multi-year Fund name ARPA Redevelopment Fund by Resolution No. 24-1350.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
|
ARPA Redevelopment Fund |
$2,780,812.50 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
FY 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant Fund |
$1,000,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Water Construction Fund |
$ 134,550.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Wastewater Construction Fund |
$ 17,500.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$3,932,862.50 |
$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 |
|
$3,932,862.50 |
Construction |
32.00% |
|
M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
|
35.00% |
100.00% |
$1,376,501.87 |
|
• This contract exceeds the M/WBE goal. |
|
• Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting - Local; Workforce - 18.18% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
The following six bids with quotes were received and opened on February 23, 2024:
*Denotes successful bidder
Bidders Bid Amount
*Vescorp Construction, LLC dba $3,932,862.50
Chavez Concrete Cutting
2405 Peachtree Road
Balch Springs, TX 75180
HD Way Concrete Service, LLC $3,948.375.00
Estrada Concrete Company, LLC $4,969,625.00
A&B Construction, LLC $5,142.975.00
West Texas Rebar Places, Inc. $5,319,500.00
Ragle, Inc. $6,130,725.00
OWNER
Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting
Hugo Chavez, President
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