SUBJECT: Accept Work for Pleasantville Drainage and Paving Sub (Project 1A).
RECOMMENDATION: (SUMMARY) Pass a motion to approve the final Contract Amount of $6,491,737.84 or 5.12% under the original Contract Amount, accept the Work and authorize final payment.
PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION: This project was part of the Capital Improvement Plant (CIP) program and constructed storm drainage improvements to address and reduce the risk of structural flooding. Improvements included installation of a new drainage system that will provide storm sewer conveyance and in-line detention for mitigation.
DESCRIPTION/SCOPE: This project consisted of the construction of storm sewers ranging from 24-inches to 10-feet x 10-feet with junction boxes, necessary concrete paving, curbs, driveways, and underground utilities. The project serves the Pleasantville area and Turning Basin Industrial District. Halff Associates, Inc, designed the project with 430 calendar days allowed for construction. The project was awarded to Texas Sterling Construction Co. with an original Contract Amount of $6,841,942.10.
LOCATION: The project area is generally bound by Flagship Drive on the north, Turning Basin turnaround on the south, IH 610 on the east and Maxine Street on the west. The project is located in Key Map Grids 495 Q and U.
CONTRACT COMPLETION AND COST: The Contractor, Texas Sterling Construction Co., has completed the work under the subject Contract. The project was completed within the original Contract time of 430 calendar days and was completed with no additional days or change orders. The final cost of the project, including overrun and underrun of estimated unit price quantities is $6,491,737.84, a decrease of $350,204.26 or 5.12% under the original Contract Amount. The decreased cost is a result of the difference between planned and measured quantities.
M/WSBE PARTICIPATION: The advertised M/WBE contract goal for this project was 18.00%. The M/WBE plan established for this project was 18.32%. According to Office of Business Opportunity, the participation was 19.48%. Contractor’s M/WBE performance evaluation was rated Outstanding.
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E., Acting Director
Department of Public Works and Engineering
WBS Nos. M-000286-001A-4 and S-000500-135A-4