STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: April 14, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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A resolution to ratify an increase in the emergency construction services contract with Gibson & Associates, Inc. for emergency bridge repairs to the Belt Line Bridge over Goff Creek - Not to exceed $93,000.00, from $206,000.00 to $299,000.00 - Financing: Street and Alley Improvement Fund
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize an increase in the emergency construction services contract with Gibson & Associates, Inc., for emergency bridge repairs to the Belt Line Bridge over Goff Creek, in an amount not to exceed $93,000.00, increasing the contract amount from $206,000.00 to $299,000.00.
On January 13, 2021 City Council authorized a resolution to ratify an emergency construction services contract for emergency bridge repairs to the Belt Line Bridge over Goff Creek with Gibson & Associates, Inc., by Resolution No. 21-0122.
During construction, unforeseen field conditions were encountered that affected the deck and under deck of the Belt Line Bridge. The engineer of record worked with Gibson & Associates, Inc. on a temporary repair that will hold during the lane closures. This change order will address the permanent repairs needed to open all lanes of the bridge.
On November 3, 2020, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) emailed the Department of Public Works photos of several steel piles of the Belt Line Bridge over Goff Branch. The steel piles were shown with holes in the flanges and web with a reduction to their structural capacity. TxDOT noted the bridge needs immediate attention and recommended it be closed.
The Department of Public Works began an emergency procurement with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) on November 4, 2020, who were previously selected a...
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