STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: April 24, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 4
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a professional services contract with VRX, Inc. for the engineering design of Street Reconstruction Group 17-4006 (list attached to the Agenda Information Sheet) - Not to exceed $300,769.00 - Financing: 2023 Certificate of Obligation Fund ($215,099.00), Water Capital Improvement G Fund ($54,537.85), and Wastewater Capital Improvement F Fund ($31,132.15)
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BACKGROUND
The Request for Qualifications CIZ23-PBW-3013 was issued on April 26, 2023 for the Street and Transportation Design Services for Special Projects. The consulting firm, VRX, Inc., was selected following the qualifications-based selection process in accordance with the City of Dallas procurement guidelines.
This action will authorize a professional services contract with VRX, Inc. for the engineering design of two local street reconstruction projects as Street Reconstruction Group 17-4006. The scope will include replacing the existing deteriorating streets with new reinforced concrete pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveway approaches, storm drainage, water and wastewater improvements, and other miscellaneous items necessary to complete the project.
The following are the locations and design costs for each project:
Street Reconstruction - Local Streets
Project Council District Amount
Marfa Avenue from Fernwood Avenue 4 $202,111.00
to South Lancaster Road
Marfa Avenue from Biglow Street 4 $ 98,658.00
to Easter Avenue
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Design June 2024
Complete Design June 2025
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
|
2023 Certificate of Obligation Fund |
$215,099.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Water Capital Improvement G Fund |
$ 54,537.85 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Wastewater Capital Improvement F Fund |
$ 31,132.15 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$300,769.00 |
$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:
|
Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
|
$300,769.00 |
Construction |
32.00% |
|
M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
|
34.02% |
100.00% |
$300,769.00 |
|
• This contract exceeds the M/WBE goal. |
|
• VRX, Inc. - Non-local; Workforce - 0.00% Local |
OWNER
VRX, Inc.
Noelle Ibrahim, P.E., President
MAPS
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