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
Title
Authorize an increase to the construction services contract with Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting for additional sidewalk improvements needed to the 2024 Dallas Sidewalk Master Plan Improvements Contract at various locations throughout the City - Not to exceed $800,833.57, from $3,932,862.50 to $4,733,696.07, - Financing: ARPA Redevelopment Fund ($300,833.57) and DART Transportation Projects Fund ($500,000.00)
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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. 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.
On June 14, 2023, the City Council approved an Interlocal Agreement with the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for the distribution of up to $80,000,000.00 in funding from DART which consists of the City's portion of (i) excess sales tax funds from DART of $72,000,000.00 and (ii) additional RTC funds of approximately $8,000,000.00, all to be used to complete projects eligible for this funding that will benefit DART's Public Transportation System or provide Complementary Transportation Services located in Dallas by Resolution No. 23-0822.
On July 6, 2023, the City of Dallas and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) entered into an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) under Purchase Order Number 5007571. The City is entitled to receive $80,000,000.00 in DART funding. The recommended use for the DART Excess Sales Tax Revenue includes $10,000.000.00 for The Dallas Sidewalk Master Plan and $50,000,000.00 to provide for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ramp Installations throughout the City of Dallas.
On April 10, 2024, the City Council approved a twenty-four-month contract with Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting for the Dallas Sidewalk Master Plan Ramp Improvements throughout the City that includes water and wastewater adjustments at various locations throughout the City by Resolution No. 24-0552.
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 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Redevelopment Fund and DART Transportation Projects Fund.
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 3 0 0 0
Change Orders 3 0 0 0
Active Projects 2 0 0 0
Projects Requiring Liquidated Damages 0 0 0 0
Projects Completed by Bonding Company 0 0 0 0
This action will authorize Change Order No. 1 to increase the construction services contract with Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting and increase the quantity of various bid items on the 2024 Dallas Sidewalk Master Plan Improvements Contract.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Began Construction September 2024
Complete Construction September 2026
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 23, 2021, the City Council authorized the acceptance of grant funds from the United States (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 named ARPA Redevelopment Fund by Resolution No. 24-1350.
On April 10, 2024, the City Council approved a twenty-four-month contract with Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting for the Dallas Sidewalk Master Plan Ramp Improvements throughout the City that includes water and wastewater adjustments at various locations by Resolution No. 24-0552.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
|
ARPA Redevelopment Fund |
$300,833.57 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
DART Transportation Projects Fund |
$500,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
TOTAL |
$800,833.57 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Construction contract $3,932,862.50
Change Order No.1 (this action) $ 800,833.57
Total Project Cost $4,733,696.07
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 |
|
$800,833.57 |
Construction |
32.00% |
|
M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
|
25.82% |
100.00% |
$800,833.57 |
|
• The contract does not meet the M/WBE subcontracting goal. |
|
• Vescorp Construction, LLC - Local; Workforce - 100.00% Local |
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting
Hugo Chavez, President
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