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File #: 17-369    Name:
Type: Report Status: Filed
File created: 5/31/2017 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/12/2017 Final action: 6/12/2017
Title: Approval of a contract with Clark Construction of Texas, Inc. for construction and Raba Kistner Consultants for materials testing on Mesquite Avenue/Old Marion Road reconstruction.

Presenter/Contact

Presenter

Bryan Woods, Capital Programs Manager

Contact Info

(830) 221-4022 - BWoods@nbtexas.org

 

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SUBJECT:

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Approval of a contract with Clark Construction of Texas, Inc. for construction and Raba Kistner Consultants for materials testing on Mesquite Avenue/Old Marion Road reconstruction.

 

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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:

The citywide street program was approved in the 2013 Bond election. Projects in this program could include: mill & overlay of pavement, curb repair/replacement, sidewalk repairs, and concrete diamonds around meter boxes and manholes.

 

The Mesquite/Old Marion reconstruction project was designed by Moeller & Associates. The City issued this project for bid on April 12th. A total of five bids were received on May 11th. Clark Construction was selected after rating everyone on cost, relevant experience, plan and schedule, and financial capacity. Clark Construction came in with a bid of $726,576. Raba Kistner Consultants will be performing the materials testing for this project with a not to exceed amount of $15,000.

 

ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:

X

Yes

City Plan/Council Priority:

Strategic Priorities: Continue an ongoing program of infrastructure construction and maintenance.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

The 2013 bond program includes $10 million for citywide street improvement projects that will provide funding for engineering services, construction and testing on these projects.

 

Recommendation

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

N/A

 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of a contract with Clark Construction of Texas, Inc. for construction and Raba Kistner Consultants for materials testing on Mesquite Avenue/Old Marion Road reconstruction.