Title
Resolution Authorizing a Construction Contract with RPM Partners in the Amount of $1,488,100 for Phase 2 Coliseum North Parking Lot and Coliseum North Arena Entrance Project
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Council Priority: Create an Environment to Promote Economic Development Opportunities and Job Creation
Department: Coliseum
Council District: 1
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Matt Brown, 336-373-7406
Contact 2 and Phone: Mike Perdue, 336-373-7457
PURPOSE:
City Council is requested to approve a construction contract with RPM Partners for phase 2 Coliseum North Parking Lot and Coliseum North Arena Entrance Project. This project will enhance the premium VIP parking lot for both TFA Club members and other coliseum ticketed guests. This project will provide a more efficient access for vehicles entering and exiting the north parking lot. It will also provide a safer cross walk for both patrons and coliseum employees.
RPM Partners submitted the lowest responsible/responsive base bid on this project.
BACKGROUND:
At the April 2016 City Council Meeting the City Council approved moving forward with phase 1 and with RP Murray Construction Company. At that time RP Murray also provided the lowest bid for phase 2 however funding was not available to move forward with phase 2.
On June 12, 2019 SKA Engineering and City Staff advertised to General Contractors a rebid of this Phase 2 project. Bids were received on July 11, 2019. RPM Partners submitted the lowest responsible/responsive base bid in the amount of $1,650,000. RPM Partners and coliseum staff worked on value engineering (VE) the project and were able to get the total cost down to $1,488,100. A VE cost reduction of ($161,900.).
The M/WBE goal setting committee set a 9% MBE and 11% WBE goal on this project.
On bid day RPM Partners submitted .025% MBE and 21% WBE, although they had indeed made a good faith effort to meet the project goals.
During the VE process RPM Partners and Coliseum staff worked with some of the local M/WBE sub-contractors and were successful at exceeding the M/WBE goals. With these new percentages of 9.4% MBE and 27% WBE. The total M/WBE percentage of local sub-contractors will be 36.4%.
COST SUMMARY:
Two contractors submitted bids on this project. See the bib tab attached.
The Total project cost is $1,488,100.
BUDGET IMPACT:
This project is funded from Hotel/Motel tax revenue and it is budgeted in the Coliseum Capital Improvements Bond Fund.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Coliseum Staff recommends the City Council approve this contract with RPM Partners in the amount of $1,488,100.