STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life
AGENDA DATE: January 13, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Department of Convention and Event Services
EXECUTIVE: Joey Zapata
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a construction services contract for construction of the elevator and escalator modernization at the Kay Baily Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, located at 650 South Griffin Street - Sawyers Construction, Inc., best value proposer of two - Not to exceed $6,498,768.00 - Financing: Convention Center Construction Fund
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BACKGROUND
On January 8, 2020, a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (RFCSP) was issued based on recommendations included in the AECOM Technical Services, Inc. evaluation and assessment report from September 3, 2018. Two competitive sealed proposals were received on February 28, 2020, and proposals were evaluated by a Selection Committee following City procurement guidelines. Following review of the proposals and interviews with each contractor, the Selection Committee determined a final ranking of the proposals. The Committee's unanimous recommendation as the best value proposer was Sawyers Construction, Inc.
The proposals were evaluated and ranked according to the published criteria in the project specifications, as outlined below:
Criteria Points
Proposed Construction Cost 40
Schedule 5
Experience/References 30
Project Team 5
Financial Sufficiency 5
Business Inclusion and Development Requirements 15
Total 100
This action will authorize a construction services contract with Sawyers Construction, Inc. to provide construction services for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) elevator and escalator modernization as recommended by AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in their evaluation and assessment report included in the construction documents.
The KBHCCD dates to 1957 when the Dal...
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