STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: November 9, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the ratification of a resolution for the construction services contract for emergency bridge repairs on State Highway 356 Bridge, TxDOT Bridge No. 18-057-0092-07-165 - Gibson & Associates, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of two - Not to exceed $334,250.00 - Financing: Street and Alley Improvement Fund
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BACKGROUND
Gibson & Associates Inc., which is located in Balch Springs, Texas, is a registered vendor with the City of Dallas.
This action will ratify a construction services contract with Gibson & Associates, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder for emergency bridge repairs on State Highway 356 Bridge, TxDOT Bridge No. 18-057-0092-07-165.
On September 13, 2006, City Council authorized Ordinance No. 26442, adopting a boundary adjustment with the City of Irving and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to allow all of the property and the right-of-way for the Irving Boulevard Bridge, also known as the State Highway 356 Bridge, TxDOT Bridge No. 18-057-0092-07-165 to be located in the City of Dallas.
TxDOT informed the Department of Public Works of three Follow-Up-Action (FUA) reports for Bridge No. 18-057-0092-07-165 including deck repairs, guard rail repairs and bearing repairs, requiring repairs within 180 days of notification.
The Department of Public Works began an emergency procurement with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. for the design of the plans for the bridge structure based on the communication with TxDOT.
Construction services were also procured through emergency procurement procedures and are exempt from competitive bidding. The construction plans, insurance, and bonding requirements were emailed to the following three (3) contractors with known bridge exper...
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