STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: October 23, 2019
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a construction contract for the public elevator modernization at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library located at 1515 Young Street - Schindler Elevator Corporation, best value proposer of two - Not to exceed $936,101.00 - Financing: Library Facilities Funds (2006 Bond Funds)
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BACKGROUND
Schindler Elevator Corporation is recommended for award of this construction contract as the ‘Best Value’ Proposer following an evaluation process of the two Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (RFCSP) received to provide construction services for the public elevator modernization at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library.
This action will authorize construction services for the modernization of the public elevators at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library - which consists of four passenger elevators. The scope of work includes upgrades to improve door operation, its controllers, and the associated equipment and accessories to meet safety code standards. These upgrades will improve the elevator’s operation, functionality, response times, and minimize the associated repair costs of maintaining outdated systems. In addition, the upgrades installations will consist of non-proprietary equipment and software that can be serviced and maintained by the City’s service agreement elevator service vendor after the warranty period.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Construction December 2020
Complete Construction February 2021
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Library Facilities Funds (2006 Bond Funds) - $936,101.00
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Plan adopted on October 22, 2008, by Resolution No. 08-2826, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
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Contract Amount |
Category |
M/WBE Goal |
M/WBE % |
M/WBE $ |
|
$936,101.00 |
Construction |
25.00% |
10.26% |
$96,000.00 |
|
• This contract does not meet the M/WBE goal, but complies with good faith efforts. |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
A RFCSP was publicly advertised on July 10, 2019, for submittals by qualified contractors for evaluation by a selection committee comprised of City staff familiar with design and construction of City facilities. Two competitive sealed proposals were received on August 9, 2019. Following an independent review and ranking for each proposal by the selection committee, their final ranking of the proposals resulted in a recommendation of Schindler Elevator Corporation being the Best Value Proposal for this contract.
The submitted proposals were evaluated and ranked according to criteria published in the project specifications. The Evaluation Criteria categories with respective weighting factors were as follows:
Proposed Construction Contract Amount 40%
Planning/Scheduling 15%
Experience/Reference 15%
Project Team/Experience/Reference 10%
Financial Sufficiency 5%
Business Inclusion and Development Requirements 15%
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Schindler Elevator Corporation was selected as best value proposer of two, based on their submitted responses to the above criteria.
*Denotes successful proposer
Proposers Initial Base Bid Ranking
*Schindler Elevator Corporation $1,490,741.00 1
6631 North Beltline Road, Suite 130
Irving, Texas 75064
Thyssenkrupp Elevator, Inc. $1,517,009.00 2
After further negotiation with Schindler Elevator Corporation, the best and final offer was $936,101.00.
OWNER
Schindler Elevator Corporation
Scott Owens, General Manager
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