RECOMMENDATION: Award a construction contract and appropriate funds for the project.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: On August 26, 2017, Hurricane Harvey inundated the subterranean vault which houses the electrical switchgear for City Hall, causing extensive damage. This project will replace and relocate the electrical switchgear to a space on the first floor of City Hall. The General Services Department (GSD) recommends that City Council award a construction contract to FMG Construction Group, LLC. in the amount of $1,285,000.00 to provide construction services for the City Hall Electrical Switchgear Replacement project.
PROJECT LOCATION: 901 Bagby, Houston, Texas 77002
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City Hall project consists of converting the small auditorium adjacent to the Legacy Room into a new electrical room. This includes demolition of portions of the existing auditorium and various pieces of electrical equipment within the building.
Construction will include: installation of new electrical switchgear and associated equipment, renovations to the electrical room, and associated electrical work.
The contract duration for this project is 240 calendar days.
BIDS: The following four bids were received on Thursday, March 17, 2022
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Bidder
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Bid Amount
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1. FMG Construction Group, LLC
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$1,285,000.00
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2. Emerald Standard Services, Inc.
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$1,622,700.00
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3. Star Service, Inc.
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$1,797,182.00
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4. Gadberry Construction Company, Inc.
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$1,976,333.00
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AWARD: It is recommended that City Council award the construction contract to FMG Construction Group, LLC, and appropriate funds for the project, including an additional appropriation of $9,442.00 for materials testing services under the existing contract with Paradigm Consultants, Inc.
Funding Summary:
$ 1,285,000.00 Construction Contract Services
$ 192,750.00 15% Contingency
$ 1,477,750.00 Subtotal
$ 9,442.00 Materials Testing
$ 1,487,192.00 Total Funding
M/WBE PARTICIPATION: A 7.75% MBE goal and 3.27% WBE goal have been established for this contract. The contractor has submitted the following certified firms to achieve the goals:
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Firm
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Work Description
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Amount
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% of Contract
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FMG Construction Group, LLC
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MBE
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$ 46,581.25
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3.63%
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Emanuel Enterprises, LLC
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WBE
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$ 22,000.00
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1.71%
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Ameritex Rentals, LLC
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MBE
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$ 6,425.00
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0.50%
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United Electrical Supply Company, Inc.
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MBE
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$ 46,517.00
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3.62%
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Distribution Suppliers, LLC
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WBE
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$ 20,000.00
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1.56%
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Total
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$ 141,523.25
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11.02%
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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.
DISASTER RECOVERY NOTE: This item is related to the impact of Hurricane Harvey DR4332, and it is the City’s intent to seek reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) and other eligible sources for such expenditures.
FISCAL NOTE: No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
WBS No. D-HARVEY-7382-4-02
DIRECTOR’S SIGNATURE/DATE:
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C. J. Messiah, Jr.
General Services Department