ORDINANCE appropriating $4,552,000.00 out of Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF and $478,000.00 out of the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC for Roosevelt, Edel Plaza and Little York Acres Drainage and Paving Improvements; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the city; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for Testing Services, CIP Cost Recovery, Construction Management and Contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF and the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund DISTRICT H - CISNEROS

SUBJECT: Contract Award for Roosevelt, Edel Plaza and Little York Acres Drainage and Paving Improvements, WBS Nos. M-410003-0001-4 and WBS Nos. S-000500-0147-4

RECOMMENDATION: (SUMMARY) Accept low bid, award Construction Contract and appropriate funds.

PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION: This project is part of the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) and is required to resolve inadequate drainage system and reduce the potential for structural flooding.

DESCRIPTION/SCOPE: This project consists of construction of storm drainage improvements, necessary concrete paving, curbs, sidewalks, driveways and underground utilities. The Contract duration for this project is 365 calendar days. This project was designed by Scientech Engineers, Inc.

LOCATION: The project area is generally bounded by Bannister Ln on the west, Bauman Rd on the east, John Alber Rd on the north, and Benbrook Dr on the south. The project is located in Key Map Grids 413 T & U.

BIDS: This project was advertised for bidding on June 30, 2017. Bids were received on July 27, 2017.  The seven (7) bids are as follows:

AWARD: It is recommended that this construction contract be awarded to SER Construction Partners, LLC with a low bid of $3,995,378.40 and Addendum Number 1 be made a part of this Contract.

PROJECT COST: The total cost of this project is $5,030,000.00 to be appropriated as follows:

Testing Services will be provided by Terracon Consultants, Inc. under a previously approved contract.

Construction Management Services will be provided by Sowells Construction Management and Inspection, Inc. under a previously approved contract.

HIRE HOUSTON FIRST: The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s ‘Hire Houston First’ (HHF) ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston business and supports job creation. In this case SER Construction Partners, LLC is a designated HHF company, but they were the successful awardee without application of the HHF preference.

PAY OR PLAY PROGRAM: The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s ‘Pay or Play’ ordinance regarding health benefits for employees of City contractors. In this case, the Contractor provides health benefits to eligible employees in compliance with City policy.

M/WSBE PARTICIPATION: The contractor has submitted the following proposed program to satisfy the 11 % MBE goal and 7% WBE goal for this project.

ESTIMATED FISCAL OPERATING IMPACT:No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project. All known rights-of-way, easements and/or right-of-entry required for the project have been acquired.

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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E, .Acting Director

Department of Public Works and Engineering

WBS No. M-410003-0001-4

Total $5,030,000.00

$478,000.00 - Fund No. 8500 - Water and Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund

$4,552,000.00 - Fund No. 4042-Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF

($4,552,000.00 Supported by Drainage Fee)

Brian P. Alcott, P.E.

Acting Senior Assistant Director