Title
Resolution Approving Bid in the Amount of $596,384.00 and Authorizing Execution of Contract 2017-069 with Armen Construction, LLC for the Construction of the Cone Boulevard Sidewalk Improvements Phase 1
Body
Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council District: 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 2017-069, Cone Boulevard Sidewalk Improvements Phase 1, have been received. In order for the work to proceed on this contract, City Council approval is requested for award of the contract to Armen Construction, LLC in the amount of $596,384.00.
BACKGROUND:
This work consists of all labor, equipment, and materials required for installation of 2400 SY of 4” concrete sidewalk and segmental retaining walls; along with ADA compliant concrete curb cuts and driveways.
The bids were opened on June 21, 2018 and the apparent lowest, responsible bidder is Armen Construction, LLC (Charlotte, NC) with a bid of $596,384.00.
The MWBE goals were MBE 10% and WBE 10%.
The contractor’s commitment is MBE 16.2% and WBE 4.5%.
Additional bids received:
Yates Construction Company $617,279.25 MBE 10.0%, WBE 10.5% Stokesdale, NC
The proposed date for start of construction is August 20, 2018. The proposed date of completion is January 17, 2019.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funding for this construction contract will be budgeted in the following 2008 Transportation Bond Account:
471-4502-15.6015 A11132
A budget adjustment will be required to move funds to the appropriate account.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
It is recommended by the Departments of Engineering & Inspections and GDOT that City Council approve the bid and award Contract 2017-069, Cone Boulevard Sidewalk Improvements Phase 1, to Armen Construction, LLC for the bid amount of $596,384.00.