Title
Resolution Approving Bid in the Amount of $739,990.00 and Authorizing Execution of Contract 2014-94A with Freyssinet, Inc., for the 2014 Bridge Maintenance & Repair
Body
Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council District: 1, 2, and 3
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Ted Partrick - 373-2308
Contact 2 and Phone: Mike Mabe - 373-4987
PURPOSE:
The bids for Contract 2014-94A (2014 Bridge Maintenance & Repair) have been received. In order for the work to proceed on this contract, City Council approval is requested for award of the contract to Freyssinet, Inc., for $739,990.00.
BACKGROUND:
This work is to repair bridges as part of ongoing maintenance efforts on Greensboro streets. It consists of preparation and spot painting of existing structural steel; structural steel repairs; replacement, repair, or painting of bearings; disposal of waste material; and concrete substructure repairs. The bids were opened on September 24, 2015 and the apparent lowest, responsible bidder is Freyssinet, Inc. (Sterling, VA) with a bid of $739,990.00.
The repairs will be made on the following bridges:
Municipal Bridge No. 400003 - South Elm-Eugene Street over South Buffalo Creek
Municipal Bridge No. 400221 - Washington Street over South Murrow Boulevard
Municipal Bridge No. 400179 - Gorrell Street over South Murrow Boulevard
Municipal Bridge No. 400447 - West Cone Boulevard over Lawndale Drive
Municipal Bridge No. 400601 - Patton Avenue over South Buffalo Creek
Municipal Bridge No. 400399 - North Elm Street over North Buffalo Creek
The goal setting committee reviewed the available subcontracting opportunities. Because the repair contractor is expected to perform all but a minimal amount of the work, the combined M/WBE subcontractor utilization goal was set at 3%. The contractor’s commitment is MBE 0.0% and WBE 3.5%.
Additional bids received were:
Astron General Contractors $846,739.00 (MBE 0%, WBE 3.0%) Dallas, NC
Triangle Grading & Paving $2,353,395.00 (MBE 0%, WBE 3.0%) Burlington, NC
The proposed date for start of construction is January 4, 2016. The proposed date of completion is May 3, 2016.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funds for this construction contract are budgeted in the following accounts: 1) 402-4306-01.5611 in the amount of $544,987.93 and 2) 402-4307-01.5611 in the amount of $195,002.07.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
It is recommended by the Departments of Engineering & Inspections and Field Operations that City Council approve the bid and award Contract 2014-94A (2014 Bridge Maintenance & Repair) to Freyssinet, Inc. for the bid amount of $739,990.00.
COMMITTEE ACTION: This item was referred to Council by the General Government and Infrastructure Committees.