STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: April 10, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a twenty-four-month construction services contract for the 2024 Dallas Sidewalk Master Plan Improvements that includes water and wastewater adjustments at various locations throughout the City - Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting, lowest responsible bidder of six - Not to exceed $3,932,862.50 - Financing: ARPA Redevelopment Fund ($2,780,812.50), FY 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant ($1,000,000.00), Water Construction Fund ($134,550.00), and Wastewater Construction Fund ($17,500.00) (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
Vescorp Construction, LLC dba Chavez Concrete Cutting is located in Balch Springs, Texas and is a registered vendor with the City of Dallas.
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) specifically applies to state and local governments and stipulates that no qualified individual with a disability shall, by such disability be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs or activities of a public entity, or be subject to discrimination by any public entity.
The Dallas Sidewalk Master Plan, completed in June 2021, is a targeted path forward that is aimed at improving pedestrian mobility. Through this work, a data driven methodology system was utilized to identify the most impactful projects to increase accessibility for pedestrians, improve safety for all City residents, and address sidewalk needs in historically underserved communities.
Projects being implemented with this contract include priority projects identified in the Dallas Sidewalk Master Plan's 12 Focus Areas. These projects will be constructed with funds from the ARPA Redevelopment Fund and FY 2022-2023 Community Development Blo...
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