STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: December 9, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 4, 5, 7
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an increase to the twenty-four-month construction services contract for sidewalk and barrier free ramp installation paving services with Estrada Concrete Company, LLC to extend the contract for an additional twelve months from the original period April 15, 2019 to April 15, 2021, now to extend to April 15, 2022 - Not to exceed $608,181.25, from $2,432,725.00 to $3,040,906.25 - Financing: Street and Transportation Improvements Fund (2012 General Obligation Bond Fund)
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BACKGROUND
On March 27, 2019, City Council authorized a twenty-four-month contract for the 2019 Sidewalk and Barrier Free Ramp Improvements Program that includes water and wastewater adjustments in Service Maintenance Areas 1 and 2, by Resolution No. 19-0407.
This action will authorize an increase to extend the existing twenty-four-month contract with Estrada Concrete Company, LLC for an additional twelve months, which will now end on April 15, 2022, to continue providing sidewalk and barrier free ramp installation paving services for the Sidewalk Replacement Program. The extension is granted due to the contractor's outstanding performance and the agreement to continue using the original contract bid rates.
The installation of sidewalks and barrier free ramps throughout the city is required to ensure the City of Dallas' compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Title II of the ADA specifically applies to state and local governments and stipulates that no qualified individual with a disability shall, by such disability be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs or activities of a public entity, or be subject to discrimination by any public enti...
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