RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works that City Council draw lots to determine the successful bidder inasmuch as identical bids were received in connection with the construction contract award for FY2024 Drainage Rehab (SWAT) Work Order #2 

COUNCIL DRAW LOTS

Due to receiving identical bids from GRAVA, LLC and NERIE  CONSTRUCTION, 0.985 bid adjustment factor

SUBJECT: Tied Bids Received for a Contract Award for FY2024 Drainage Rehab (SWAT) Work Order #2.

RECOMMENDATION: (Summary) Draw lots to break tied bids.

SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: Tied bids were received from Grava, LLC and Nerie Construction. In order to break the tie, lots will need to be drawn in accordance with State law. Once the tie is broken, Houston Public Works will move forward with a Notice of Intent to Award to the selected bidder and a subsequent council action to award the contract.  

BIDS: This project was advertised for bidding on August 25, 2023. Bids were received on September 14, 2023. The three bids are as follows:

 AWARD: It is recommended that City Council draw lots to break the tied bid between Grava, LLC and Nerie Construction.

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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E., Director

Houston Public Works

WBS No. M-430006-0030-4

Johanna Clark, P.E.

Sr. Assistant Director, Transportation and Drainage Operation

832-395-2274