STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: September 9, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 1, 2
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a construction services contract for the construction of Street Reconstruction Group 17-2009 (list attached to the Agenda Information Sheet) - Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting, lowest responsible bidder of four - Not to exceed $1,696,152.50 - Financing: Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Funds) ($1,495,182.50), Water Capital Improvement D Fund ($117,040.00), Wastewater Capital Improvement E Fund ($46,830.00), Water Construction Fund ($23,300.00), and Wastewater Construction Fund ($13,800.00)
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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 four local street reconstruction projects as Street Reconstruction Group 17-2009.
The project scope will include replacing the existing deteriorating roadway with new reinforced concrete pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway approaches, pavement marking, storm drainage, and water and wastewater improvements.
Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting is a registered vendor with the City of Dallas and its office is located in Balch Springs, Texas.
Following are the locations and construction costs for each project:
Project Council District Amount
Hay Street from Ring Street to
to End of Pavement 2 $154,930.00
South Patton Avenue from East 10th Street
to East Jefferson Boulevard 1 $409,635.00
Murray Street from Main Street
to Canton Street 2 $670,980.00
North Walton Street from Elm Street
to End of Pavement 2 $460,607.50
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 4 1 0 0
Active Projects 3 1 0 0
Change Orders 5 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 streets 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 streets. 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 2022
Complete Construction May 2023
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Fund |
FY 2021 |
FY 2022 |
Future Years |
Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Funds) |
$1,495,182.50 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Water Capital Improvement D Fund |
$ 117,040.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Water Construction Fund |
$ 23,300.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Wastewater Capital Improvement E Fund |
$ 46,830.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Wastewater Construction Fund |
$ 13,800.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Total |
$1,696,152.50 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Council District Amount
1 $ 409,635.00
2 $1,286,517.50
Total $1,696,152.50
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 $ |
$1,696,152.50 |
Construction |
32.00% |
100.00% |
$1,696,152.50 |
• This contract exceeds the M/WBE goal. |
• Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting - Local; Workforce - 100.00% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
The following four bids were received and opened on June 25, 2021:
*Denotes successful bidder
Bidders Bid Amount
*Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting $1,696,152.50
2405 South Peachtree Road
Balch Springs, Texas 75180
Jeske Construction Company $1,827,850.00
Urban Infraconstruction $1,888,415.20
HQS Construction, LLC $1,946,579.40
OWNER
Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting
Hugo Chavez, President
MAPS
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