Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Bryan Woods, Assistant City Manager
Contact Info
(830) 221-4022 - BWoods@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of a contract with Alpha Testing and Terracon for materials testing and Lone Star Paving for construction on South Castell Avenue and Live Oak Avenue 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 South Castell Avenue (I-35 frontage road to Business 35) and Live Oak Avenue (San Antonio St. to Katy St.) reconstruction projects were designed by Bain Medina Bain and Pawelek and Moy Engineering, respectfully. The City issued these projects for bid on May 9th. A total of three bids were received on June 6th. Each of the submissions was scored based on cost, relevant experience, schedule, and financial capacity. Based on this criteria, Lone Star Paving was selected as the best value bidder. Lone Star submitted a bid of $239,116. The addition of contingency funding brings the amount for construction to $255,854. Alpha Testing will be performing the materials testing for South Castell Avenue with a not to exceed amount of $2,350. Terracon will be performing the testing on Live Oak Avenue with a not to exceed amount of $9,662.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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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:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of a construction contract with Lone Star Paving for $255,854 and materials testing contracts with Alpha Testing and Terracon totaling $12,012.