STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: April 24, 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-two-month construction services contract for the 2024 Sidewalk and Barrier Free Ramps Improvements Project along the Dallas Area Rapid Transit bus routes within the public right-of-way that includes water and wastewater adjustments at various locations throughout the City - Ragle, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of three - Not to exceed $18,613,300.00 - Financing: DART Transportation Projects Fund
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BACKGROUND
Ragle, Inc is a Dallas-based corporation, operating within the corporate city limits of Dallas, Texas.
On June 14, 2023, the City Council authorized an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for the distribution of up to $80,000,000.00 in funding from DART, which consists of the City's portion of (i) excess sales tax funds from DART of $72,000,000.00 and (ii) additional Regional Transit Council funds of approximately $8,000,000.00, all to be used to complete projects eligible for this funding that will benefit DART's public transportation system or provide complementary transportation services located in Dallas by Resolution No. 23-0822.
On July 6, 2023, the City of Dallas and DART entered into an ILA under Purchase Order No. 5007571. The City is entitled to receive $80,000,000.00 in DART funding. The recommended use for the DART Excess Sales Tax Revenue includes $10,000.000.00 for the Dallas Sidewalk Master Plan and $50,000,000.00 to provide for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ramp Installations throughout the city of Dallas.
On February 16, 2024, three bids were received for the 2024 Sidewalk and Barrier Free Ramps Improvements Project along DART bus routes. This action will authorize a twenty-two-month sidewalk and barrier free ramp installation paving services contract for the 2024 Sidewalk and Barrier Free Ramps Improvements along DART bus routes within the public right of way. The installation of sidewalk and barrier free ramps throughout the City is required to be in compliance with the ADA.
The following chart illustrates Ragle’s contractual activities with the City of Dallas for the past three years:
PBW DWU PKR TRN
Projects Completed 0 0 0 0
Active Projects 1 1 0 0
Change Orders 0 0 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 April 2024
Complete Construction February 2026
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 14, 2023, the City Council authorized (1) an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for the distribution of up to $80,000,000.00 in funding from DART which consists of the City’s portion of (i) excess sales tax funds from DART of approximately $72,000,000.00 and (ii) additional RTC funds of approximately $8,000,000.00, (with approximately $50,000,000.00 being made immediately available to the City and approximately $30,000,000.00 to be made available to the City upon completion of certain milestones), all the funds received are to be used to complete projects eligible for this funding that will benefit DART’s Public Transportation System or provide Complementary Transportation Services located in Dallas; (2) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $80,000,000.00 in DART Public Transportation System Projects Fund (3) the receipt and deposit in an amount not to exceed $80,000,000.00 in DART Public Transportation System Projects Fund; and (4) approval of the proposed use of funds for various projects eligible for funding in accordance with the ILA by Resolution No. 23-0822.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
|
DART Transportation Projects Fund |
$18,613,300.00 |
$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:
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Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
DBE Goal |
|
$18,613,300.00 |
Construction |
32.00% |
|
DBE Subcontracting % |
DBE Overall % |
DBE Overall Participation $ |
|
32.77% |
32.77% |
$6,100,000.00 |
|
• This contract exceeds the DBE goal. |
|
• Ragel, Inc. - Non-local; Workforce - 6.00% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
The following three bids with quotes were received and opened on February 16, 2024.
*Denotes successful bidder
Bidders Bid Amount
*Ragle, Inc. $18,613,300.00
9003 Airport Freeway, Suite G270
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Estrada Concrete Company, LLC $19,802,550.00
A&B Construction, LLC $21,341,500.00
OWNER
Ragle, Inc
Troy Ragle, Vice President
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