STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: February 22, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 6
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
Title
A resolution to ratify an emergency construction services contract for emergency bridge repairs on the Continental/Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge, NBI No. 18-057-9C58-10-007 with Gibson & Associates, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of three - Not to exceed $569,600.00 - Financing: Street and Alley Improvement Fund
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BACKGROUND
Gibson & Associates, Inc., is a Balch Springs based corporation and is a registered vendor with the city of Dallas.
This action will ratify a construction services contract with Gibson & Associates, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, for emergency bridge repairs on the Continental/Ronald (Ron) Kirk Pedestrian Bridge, NBI No. 18-057-9C58-10-007.
On January 3, 2022, the Department of Sustainable Development and Construction emailed the Department of Public Works regarding a concern they had about the exposed foundation to the concrete abutment for the Ron Kirk Pedestrian Bridge, NBI No. 18-057-9C58-10-007. One of the walls of a building that had been demolished at 110 Continental Avenue was part of the abutment foundation. The removal of the building had left the abutment foundation exposed.
A site visit was conducted on January 27, 2022. The Department of Public Works met with the City’s Bridge consultant, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., to observe existing conditions and determine the severity of the exposed foundation. Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. considered “the conditions observed to be urgent and recommends emergency action be taken to prevent failure of the soil slope which is no longer supported at its toe. Failure of the soil mass appears to be imminent”.
The Department of Public Works has been working with the owner of 110 Continental Avenue to use the fill on site to place and compact fill against the exposed foundation until a permanent repair can be made. Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. developed plans and specifications for construction to prevent slope failure, which the Department of Public Works has recommended be implemented.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Began Construction January 2023
Complete Construction March 2023
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2023 |
FY 2024 |
Future Years |
|
Street and Alley Improvement Fund |
$569,600.00 |
$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:
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Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
|
$569,600.00 |
Emergency Ratifications |
N/A |
|
M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
|
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
• The Business Inclusion and Development Policy does not apply to Emergency Ratifications. |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Emergency Procurement: Utilizing emergency procurement guidelines from Texas Local Government Code 252.022 (a)(2). In conformance with Administrative Directive 4-05, Section 10.5.2 Emergency Procurements.
Construction services were also procured through emergency procurement procedures and are exempt from competitive bidding. The construction plans, insurance, and bonding requirements were emailed to the following three contractors with known bridge experience:
• Gibson & Associates, Inc.
• A and B Construction LLC
• Southland Holdings LLC
The following two bids and one opt for no bid were received and opened on November 9, 2022:
Bidders Bid Amount
*Gibson & Associates, Inc. $569,600.00
11210 Rylie Crest Drive
Balch Springs, Texas 75180
A and B Construction LLC $675,566.00
Southland Holdings LLC **Non-responsive
**Southland Holdings LLC was deemed non-responsive for not having adequate time to prepare/submit a proposal.
OWNER
Gibson & Associates, Inc.
William J. Gibson, Chief Executive Officer/President
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