STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: June 23, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 11
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a construction services contract for the construction of Montfort Drive from Interstate Highway 635 Frontage Road to Alpha Road - Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting, lowest responsible bidder of seven - Not to exceed $4,470,718.90 - Financing: Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Funds) ($2,108,210.19), Capital Projects Reimbursement Fund ($1,746,308.71), Water Capital Improvement D Fund ($360,150.00), Water Capital Construction Fund ($38,500.00), Wastewater Capital Improvement E Fund ($202,350.00), and Wastewater Capital Construction Fund ($15,200.00)
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize a construction services contract with Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting for the construction of Montfort Drive from Interstate Highway 635 (IH-635) Frontage Road to Alpha Road.
This project will include improving the existing street pavement with reinforced concrete pavement, storm drainage, water and wastewater, concrete sidewalk, shared-use concrete path, buffered bike lane, street and pedestrian lighting, traffic signals, pavement markings, speed cushions and pedestrian enhancements.
Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting is a registered vendor, operating within the corporate city limits of Dallas, Texas.
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 TRN
Projects Completed 2 0 0 0
Active Projects 3 1 0 0
Change Orders 3 0 0 0
Projects Requiring Liquidated Damages 0 0 0 0
Projects Completed by Bonding Company 0 0 0 0
If this project is not awarded for construction at this time, the roadway 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 roadway. 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 July 2021
Complete Construction August 2022
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On January 10, 2001, City Council authorized the Master Agreement governing transportation major capital improvement projects between the City of Dallas and Dallas County by Resolution No. 01-0104.
On April 13, 2011, City Council authorized a new ten-year Master Agreement with Dallas County governing transportation major capital improvement projects with Dallas County by Resolution No. 11-0927.
On October 24, 2018, City Council authorized a Project Specific Agreement with Dallas County for funding participation in the design and construction of paving and drainage improvements for Montfort Drive from Interstate Highway 635 frontage road to Alpha Road by Resolution No. 18-1487.
On January 23, 2019, City Council authorized the reprogramming of $3,500,000.00 from the Alpha Road from Noel Road to Preston Road Project to the Montfort Drive from IH-635 Frontage Road to Alpha Road Project by Resolution No. 19-0170.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2021 |
FY 2022 |
Future Years |
|
Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Funds) |
$2,108,210.19 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Capital Projects Reimbursement Fund |
$1,746,308.71 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Water Capital Improvement D Fund |
$ 360,150.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Water Capital Construction Fund |
$ 38,500.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Wastewater Capital Improvement E Fund |
$ 202,350.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Wastewater Capital Construction Fund |
$ 15,200.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$4,470,718.90 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Policy adopted on September 23, 2020, by Resolution No. 20-1430, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
|
Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
M/WBE % |
M/WBE $ |
|
$4,470,718.90 |
Construction |
32.00% |
76.84% |
$3,435,207.90 |
|
• This contract exceeds the M/WBE goal. |
|
• Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting - Local; Workforce - 100% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
The following seven bids were received and opened on April 2, 2021:
*Denotes successful bidder.
Bidders Bid Amount
*Vescorp Construction, LLC dba $4,470,718.90
Chavez Concrete Cutting
2405 South Peachtree Road
Balch Springs, Dallas, Texas 75180
Estrada Concrete Company, LLC $4,591,069.00
DDM Construction Corporation $4,621,689.25
Tiseo Paving Company $4,998,700.00
Rebcon, Inc. $5,117,201.27
AXIS Contracting, Inc. $5,150,838.00
Jeske Construction Company $5,297,994,00
OWNER
Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting
Hugo Chavez, President
MAP
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