(O)2019-0780 ORDINANCE appropriating $4,032,626.00 out of Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF and awarding contract to NBG CONSTRUCTORS, INC for Brazos Bridge over Smith St. and Holman St. (Deck Slab Replacement); 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, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF - DISTRICT C - COHEN

SUBJECT: Contract Award for Brazos Bridge Over Smith St. and Holman St. (Deck Slab Repl.).

RECOMMENDATION:  (SUMMARY) Award a Construction Contract to NBG Constructors, Inc. for Brazos Bridge Over Smith St. and Holman St. (Deck Slab Repl.) and appropriate funds.

PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION:  This project is part of the Work Order Bridge  Rehabilitation Program  of the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)  and is required to repair and rehabilitate the existing bridges within City jurisdiction.

DESCRIPTION/SCOPE:  This project consists of replacing the existing bridge deck slab of Brazos Bridge across Smith Street and Holman Street, which is beyond repair and needs complete replacement.  The  existing Brazos Bridge is  660 feet long with 8 spans and was constructed in 1969.   Due to age of structure, the deck slab has deteriorated, delaminated at several locations, has exposed rebars. To meet the current bridge load conditions, the existing bridge substructures including abutments, columns supports, and steel beams will be strengthened. The Contract duration for this project is 300 calendar days. This project was designed by Aguirre & Fields.

LOCATION:  The project area is generally bound by Elgin Street on the north, Berry Street on the south, Louisiana Street on the east and Bagby Street on the west.  The project is located in Key Map Grid 493T.

BIDS:  This project was advertised for bidding on July 12, 2019. Bids were received on August 1, 2019.  The two (2) bids are as follows:

AWARD:  It is recommended that this construction contract be awarded to NBG Constructors, Inc. with a low bid of $3,437,065.61 and that Addendum Number 1 be made a part of this Contract.

Testing Services will be provided by Paradigm Consultants, 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 company NBG Constructors, Inc. 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 benefits for some employees but will pay into the Contractor Responsibility Fund for others, 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.

FISCAL NOTE:  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., Director

Houston Public Works

WBS No. N-320445-0006-4

$4,032,626.00

Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF

Fund No. 4042

(Supported by Ad Valorem Tax)

Juan Chavira, PE, PMP, CEM

Assistant Director, Capital Projects

Phone: (832) 395-2441