Title
Resolution Approving Bid in the Amount of $2,389,404.60 and Authorizing Execution of Contract 2011-003(EL-5101 DO) with Yates Construction Company for the Construction of the Downtown Greenway Phase 2e and 3a
Body
Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council District: 1, 2, and 3
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Adam Fischer 373-2861
Contact 2 and Phone: Kenney McDowell 373-2302
PURPOSE:
The bids for Contract 2011-003 (Downtown Greenway Phase 2e and 3a (EL-5101 DO)) have been received. In order for the work to proceed on this contract, City Council approval is requested for award of the contract to Yates Construction Company in the amount of $2,389,404.60.
BACKGROUND:
This work consists of all labor, equipment, and materials required for installation of 1744 SY of concrete greenway trail, roadway improvements for Fisher Avenue, granite curbs, tree wells, landscaping, pavement removal, pavement markings, and waterline; along with ADA compliant concrete curb cuts and driveways.
The bids were opened on May 5, 2016 and the apparent lowest, responsible bidder is Yates Construction Company (Stokesdale, NC) with a bid of $2,389,404.60.
The DBE utilization goal was 10%.
The contractor’s commitment is DBE = 15.0%.
No additional bids were received.
The proposed date for start of construction is August 1, 2016. The proposed date of completion is June 11, 2017.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funding for this contract will come from the following accounts:
GDOT: $2,287,544.60 Grant Account #: 401-4553-01.6014 A12131 (Greenway Ph 2E/3A/C)
Water Res: $101,860.00 Capital Account #: 503-7025-01.6016 A16034 (Water Lines FY 16)
A budget adjustment is required to move funding into the appropriate GDOT grant account.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
It is recommended by the Departments of Engineering & Inspections and GDOT that City Council approve the bid and award Contract 2011-003 (Downtown Greenway Phase 2e and 3a (EL-5101 DO)) to Yates Construction Company for the bid amount of $2,389,404.60 and approve the associated budget adjustment.
COMMITTEE ACTION: This item was referred to Council by the Infrastructure Committee.