SUBJECT: Contract Award for Work Order Bridge Rehabilitation/ Replacement Citywide 2016, ISI Contracting, Inc., WBS No. N-320445-0004-4.
RECOMMENDATION: (Summary) Accept low bid, award construction Contract and appropriate funds.
PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION: This is a Work Order bridge related repair project primarily for miscellaneous type of bridge repair work throughout the City of Houston. The scope of the work will include mobilization, traffic control, and removal and replacement of approach slabs, guard rails, slope paving, etc.
DESCRIPTION/SCOPE: The work detailed in the contract is for bridge related repairs in various locations throughout the City of Houston. The scope of work will be determined by work orders which will be issued on an as-needed basis.
The Contract duration for this project is 365 calendar days. The Contract was prepared in-house by Public Works and Engineering Department staff. Public Works and Engineering Department will issue work order(s) with specific scope of work and location(s) for Contractor’s execution as appropriated.
LOCATION: The project is located throughout the City of Houston.
BIDS: This project was advertised for bidding on July 30, 2015. Bids were received on August 13, 2015. The two (2) bids, based on the adjustment factor, are as follows:
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Bidder
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Adjustment Factor
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ISI Contracting, Inc.
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1.150
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2.
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NBG Constructors, Inc.
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1.385
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AWARD: It is recommended that this construction contract be awarded to ISI Contracting, Inc. with a low bid of $500,000.00 (Adjustment Factor 1.150) and that Addendum Number 1 be made a part of this Contract.
PROJECT COST: The total cost of this project is $585,000.00 to be appropriated as follows:
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Bid Amount
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$500,000.00
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Contingencies
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$ 25,000.00
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Engineering and Testing Services
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$ 20,000.00
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CIP Cost Recovery
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$ 40,000.00
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Engineering and Testing Services will be provided by Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. under a previously approved contract.
HIRE HOUSTON FIRST: The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s ‘Hire Houston First’ ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston business and supports job creation. In this case, the proposed contractor does not meet the requirements of Hire Houston First; no Hire Houston First firms were within three percent.
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/WBE PARTICIPATION: No City M/WSBE participation goal is established for this project as the contract does not exceed the threshold of $1,000,000.00 required for a goal oriented contract per Section 15-82 of the Code of Ordinances.
All known right-of-way, easements and /or right-of-entry required for the project have been acquired.