STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: October 27, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
DEPARTMENT: Water Utilities Department
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize (1) a construction services contract for the installation of erosion control improvements at 18 locations (list attached to the Agenda Information Sheet) - Ark Contracting Services, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of four; and (2) an increase in appropriations not to exceed $3,370,896.00 in the Storm Drainage Management Capital Construction Fund - Not to exceed $6,883,991.55 - Financing: Flood Control (D) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Funds) ($3,252,206.55), Storm Drainage Management Capital Construction Fund ($3,370,896.00), and Flood Protection and Storm Drainage Facilities Fund (2012 General Obligation Bond Funds) ($260,889.00)
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BACKGROUND
Stream banks located along various properties are experiencing severe erosion and need to be stabilized to protect existing structures and critical infrastructure. Engineering solutions have been completed for eighteen locations experiencing severe erosion. This action will authorize a construction contract to implement engineering solutions to address critical erosion at these locations.
The project improvements consist of the installation of gabion walls, gabion mattresses, and other erosion control measures at the following 18 locations: 2420/2460/2522 El Cerrito Drive, 10500 Block of Clearbrook Lane, 3604 Hillside Drive, 1407 Oates Drive, 8470-8606 Brittania Way, 6523 & 6527 Clubhouse Circle, 13316 Spring Grove Avenue, 6201 Baymar Lane, 5719 Brushy Creek Trail, 7106/7110/7114 Claren Court, Country Brook Pond Dam, Country Brook Pond Banks, 15821 & 15827 Nedra Way, Osage Branch at Willow Greene Condos (17490 Meandering Way), 17309 & 17315 Stedman Circle, 17418 River Hill Drive, 17628 Squaw Valley, and the 3900 Block of Vinecrest Drive. The construction of the proposed erosion control structures will address critical erosion concerns at these locations.
The following chart illustrates Ark Contracting Services, LLC’s contractual activities with the City of Dallas for the past three years:
PBW DWU PKR TRN
Projects Completed 5 1 0 0
Active Projects 0 5 0 0
Change Orders 0 2 0 0
Projects Requiring Liquidated Damages 0 0 0 0
Projects Completed by Bonding Company 0 0 0 0
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Construction December 2021
Complete Construction June 2023
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2022 |
FY 2023 |
Future Years |
|
Flood Control (D) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$3,252,206.55 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Storm Drainage Management Capital Construction Fund |
$3,370,896.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Flood Protection and Storm Drainage Facilities Fund (2012 General Obligation Bond Funds) |
$ 260,889.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$6,883,991.55 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Council District Amount
7 $ 604,035.00
9 $1,161,825.55
10 $ 797,180.00
11 $ 396,818.00
12 $3,537,783.00
13 $ 386,350.00
Total $6,883,991.55
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 $ |
|
$6,883,991.55 |
Construction |
32.00% |
11.35% |
$781,475.00 |
|
• This contract does not meet the M/WBE goal, but complies with good faith efforts. |
|
• Ark Contracting Services, LLC - Non-local; Workforce - 30.71% Local |
The following four bids with quotes were received and opened on May 28, 2021:
*Denotes successful bidder
Bidders Bid Amount
*Ark Contracting Services, LLC $ 6,883,991.55
420 South Dick Price Road
Kennedale, Texas 76060
Austin Filter Systems, Inc. $ 7,951,425.00
Knight Erosion Control, Inc. $ 8,489,777.18
HQS Construction, LLC $10,374,404.00
OWNER
Ark Contracting Services, LLC
Mark R. North, Chief Executive Officer
MAPS
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