STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: December 8, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 3
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 South Westmoreland Road from Kimball High School Parking Lot to Mapleleaf Lane - Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting, lowest responsible bidder of five - Not to exceed $1,483,093.35 - Financing: Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Funds) ($1,197,019.40), Water Construction Fund ($9,900.00), Water Capital Improvement F Fund ($182,650.80), Wastewater Construction Fund ($5,350.40), and Wastewater Capital Improvement G Fund ($88,172.75)
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize a construction services contract with Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting for the construction of South Westmoreland Road from Kimball High School Parking Lot to Mapleleaf Lane.
The project will include improving the existing concrete street with new reinforced concrete street pavement, curb, gutter, concrete sidewalk, driveway approaches, storm drainage, water and wastewater improvements, and pedestrian signal system.
Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting is a registered vendor with the City of Dallas, and its office is located in Balch Springs, Texas.
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 4 1 0 0
Active Projects 3 1 0 0
Change Orders 5 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 street 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 street. 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 February 2022
Complete Construction October 2022
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2022 |
FY 2023 |
Future Years |
|
Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Funds) |
$1,197,019.40 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Water Construction Fund |
$ 9,900.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Water Capital Improvement F Fund |
$ 182,650.80 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Wastewater Construction Fund |
$ 5,350.40 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Wastewater Capital Improvement G Fund |
$ 88,172.75 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$1,483,093.35 |
$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 $ |
|
$1,483,093.35 |
Construction |
32.00% |
100.00% |
$1,483,093.35 |
|
• This contract exceeds the M/WBE goal. |
|
• Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting - Non-local; Workforce - 100.00% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
The following five bids were received and opened on October 8, 2021:
*Denotes successful bidder
Bidders Bid Amount
*Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting $1,483,093.35
2405 South Peachtree Road
Balch Springs, Dallas, TX 75180
Jeske Construction Company $1,521,167.00
Axis Contracting, Inc. $1,627,920.00
Tiseo Paving Company $1,698,588.30
Urban Infraconstruction, LLC $1,759,445.00
OWNER
Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting
Hugo Chavez, President
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