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File #: 24-1281    Name:
Type: Recommendation Status: Consent Item Ready
File created: 10/2/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/14/2024 Final action:
Title: Discuss and consider the approval of a contract with E-Z Bel Construction for the Citywide Intersection Improvements and authorization for the City Manager to execute change orders up to the contingency amount.

PRESENTER: Presenter

Scott McClelland, Assistant Transportation and Capital Improvements Director

 

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SUBJECT: Title

Discuss and consider the approval of a contract with E-Z Bel Construction for the Citywide Intersection Improvements and authorization for the City Manager to execute change orders up to the contingency amount.

 

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DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Capital Improvements

 

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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 1 and 3

 

 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The Citywide Intersections Project was approved by voters in Proposition A of the 2023 Bond Program. On June 12, 2023, City Council approved a contract with Pape Dawson Engineers, Inc. for the final design of intersection improvements, including new traffic signals, turn lanes, and other intersection safety and operational improvements. The planned improvements include six intersections across the city, including: 

                     SH 46 and Hueco Springs Loop

                     SH 46 and Mission Valley Road

                     SH 46 and FM 1863/Alyssa Way

                     SH 46 and Independence Drive

                     Loop 337 and Borchers Boulevard

                     Walnut Avenue and Gardenia Drive

 

The city issued a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) for these improvements on August 15, 2024, and on September 24, 2024, the city received one bid for the Citywide Intersection Improvements. E-Z Bel Construction, LLC was the sole bidder at $2,809,166.77.  After evaluating E-Z Bel’s qualifications and bid, E-Z Bel was determined to be a qualified contractor for the project. Staff recommends an owner contingency of 10% for a total construction cost of $3,090,000.

 

ISSUE:

Continue an ongoing program of infrastructure construction and maintenance.

 

STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:

Economic Mobility Enhanced Connectivity Community Identity

Organizational Excellence Community Well-Being N/A

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Sufficient funding exists in the FY 2025 Budget for the 2023 Bond Program.

 

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RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of a contract with E-Z Bel Construction for the construction of the Citywide Intersection Improvements and authority for the City Manager to approve change orders and other project expenditures up to the contingency amount.