STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: September 23, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 12
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a construction contract for the construction of Alley Reconstruction Group 12-2034 (list attached to the Agenda Information Sheet) - Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting, lowest responsible bidder of eight - Not to exceed $1,784,620.00 - Financing: Street and Transportation Improvements Fund (2012 General Obligation Bond Funds)
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BACKGROUND
Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting is a Balch Springs-based corporation, operating within the corporate city limits of Balch Springs, Texas. This action will authorize a construction contract with Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting for the construction of six alley reconstruction projects as Alley Reconstruction Group 12-2034. The alley reconstruction projects will include replacing the existing deteriorating alleys with new reinforced concrete alley pavement, drive approaches, and storm drainage improvements.
Following are the locations and construction costs for each project:
Project Council District Amount
Country Brook Drive (4204 - 4328) 12 $410,395.00
Gray Wolf Trail (6203 - 6251) and
Bentwood Trail (6211 - 6247) 12 $160,175.00
Hilton Head Drive (5211 - 5315) and
River Hill Circle (4708 - 4724) 12 $211,110.00
Hilton Head Drive (5310 - 5420) and
Harbor Town Drive (5305 - 5323) 12 $212,600.00
Park Grove Lane (18627 - 18851) and
Kirkmeadow Lane (4007 - 4131) 12 $352,000.00
Tree Shadow Trail (5902 - 5942) and
Flintshire Court (5901 - 5923) 12 $438,340.00
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
Projects Completed 3 1 0
Active Projects 4 0 0
Change Orders 4 0 0
Projects Requiring Liquidated Damages 0 0 0
Projects Completed by Bonding Company 0 0 0
If this project is not awarded for construction at this time, the alleys 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 alley. 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 January 2021
Complete Construction September 2022
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Fund |
FY 2020 |
FY 2021 |
Future Years |
Street and Transportation Improvements Fund (2012 General Obligation Bond Funds) |
$1,784,620.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
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:
Contract Amount |
Category |
M/WBE Goal |
M/WBE % |
M/WBE $ |
$1,784,620.00 |
Construction |
25.00% |
100.00% |
$1,784,620.00 |
• This contract exceeds the M/WBE goal. |
• Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting - Dallas County; Workforce - 100.00% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
The following eight bids were received and opened on June 26, 2020:
*Denotes successful bidder
Bidders Bid Amount
*Vescorp Construction, LLC
dba Chavez Concrete Cutting $1,784,620.00
2405 South Peachtree Road
Balch Springs, Texas, 75180
MACVAL Associates, LLC. $1,879,425.00
KIK Underground, LLC. $1,972,335.00
Estrada Concrete Company, LLC. $1,986,730.00
Camino Construction, L.P. $2,062,000.00
Jeske Construction Company $2,217,876.00
Axis Contracting, Inc. $2,227,563.00
FNH Construction, LLC. $2,950,360.00
OWNER
Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting
Hugo Chavez, President
MAPS
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