SUBJECT: Contract Award for Missouri Kansas Texas (MKT) Spur Connector.
RECOMMENDATION: Reject low bid, return bid bond, award Construction Contract to the second low bidder, Teamwork Construction Services, Inc., for Missouri Kansas Texas (MKT) Spur Connector and appropriate funds.
PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION: This project is part of the Federal Demonstration/Discretionary Funds program and is required to connect two existing trails.
DESCRIPTION/SCOPE: This project consists of construction of approximately 850 linear feet of a 10 feet wide reinforced concrete hike and bike trail. The spur will connect existing Missouri Kansas Texas Trail with existing Heritage West Bike Trail. The Contract duration for this project is 157 calendar days. This project was designed by RPS Group, Inc. under a Cooperative Agreement with the Houston Parks Board.
LOCATION: The spur connector is located between Missouri Kansas Texas Bike Trail and Heritage Trail.
BIDS: This project was advertised for bidding on March 5, 2021. Bids were received on March 25, 2021. The nine (9) bids are as follows:
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Bidder
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Bid Amount
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1.
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AR TurnKee Construction Company, Inc.
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$936,227.00
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(Non-responsive)
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2.
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Teamwork Construction Services, Inc.
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$1,035,889.50
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3.
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Resicom, Inc.
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$1,196,579.50
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4.
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Gael, Inc.
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$1,292,760.00
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5.
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Total Contracting Limited
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$1,431,968.25
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6.
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Tikon Group, Inc.
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$1,491,184.50
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7.
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Main Lane Industries, LTD
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$1,576,458.00
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8.
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Reytec Construction Resources, Inc.
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$1,692,900.00
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9.
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Kiewit Infrastructure South, Co.
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$3,192,022.26
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AWARD: The apparent low bidder, AR TurnKee Construction Company, Inc., was considered non-responsive for not providing name and social security number on Child Support Certification, missing signatures and notary on the bid bond, and for not using Form 00430 Bidder's Bond. Therefore, it is recommended that this construction contract be awarded to the second low bidder Teamwork Construction Services, Inc., with a bid of $1,035,889.50.
PROJECT COST: The total cost of this project is $1,179,480.00 to be appropriated as follows:
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· Bid Amount
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$1,035,889.50
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· Contingencies
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$51,794.50
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· Testing Services
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$40,000.00
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· CIP Cost Recovery
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$51,796.00
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Testing Services will be provided by Braun Intertec Corporation under a previously approved contract.
Houston Parks Board has provided $50,000.00 towards non-federal share of the project cost.
HIRE HOUSTON FIRST: Hire Houston First does not apply to this contract because it involves the use of federal funds and is subject to specific contract rules of the federal government.
PAY OR PLAY PROGRAM: This contract is exempt for the City’s Pay or Play Ordinance, because it involves the use of federal funds and is subject to specific contract rules of the federal government.
M/WSBE PARTICIPATION: No City M/WSBE participation goal is established for this project as the contract is subjected to specific contract rules of the federal government. While this contract does not require M/W/DBE participation, Teamwork Construction Services, Inc. is open to providing subcontracting opportunities and has identified a total participation of 3.60% towards three certified firms.
FISCAL NOTE: No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
No Fiscal Note is required on grant items.
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-320420-030A-4