It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with Gibson & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $415,371.00 for Bridge Rehabilitation 2018-1 at nine locations.

This contract provides for the repair and rehabilitation of nine bridges listed on the attachment provided (City Project No. 101296). The major bridge repairs and rehabilitations include deck repair and overlay, substructure concrete repair, approach slab replacement and pedestrian rail repair.

Construction for this project is expected to start approximately May 2018 and to be completed by approximately August 2018. Upon completion of the project there will be no anticipated impact on the general fund operating budget.

This project was advertised for bid on January 4, 2018 and January 11, 2018 in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. On February 1, 2018, the following bids were received:

M/WBE OFFICE: Gibson & Associates, Inc., is in compliance with the City's BDE Ordinance by committing to 10 percent MBE participation on this project. The City's MBE goal on this project is eight percent.

The City reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities of individual pay items within the contract provided that the total contract amount remains within plus or minus 25 percent of the contract award.

This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8.