M&C Review

COUNCIL ACTION:  Approved on 9/25/2018 
DATE: 9/25/2018 REFERENCE NO.: C-28873 LOG NAME: 20LIVE OAK CONNECTOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
CODE: C TYPE: NON-CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING: NO
SUBJECT:   Approve Transfer of Previously Appropriated Funds and Authorize Execution of a Contract with McMahon Contracting, LP in the Amount of $1,854,550.16 for the Construction of Live Oak Connector Project from East 4th Street to Weatherford Street (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

  1. Transfer existing appropriations and receipts in the Street Improvement Close Fund in the amount of $706,000.00 and decrease the available balance by the same; and

  2. Authorize the execution of a construction contract with McMahon Contracting, LP in the amount of $1,854,550.16 for the construction of Live Oak Connector Project from East 4th Street to Weatherford Street (City Project No. C00593).
 
DISCUSSION:

This Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize a construction contract on Live Oak Connector Project from East 4th Street to Weatherford Street in conjunction with the Tower 55 Project.

This project will realign Live Oak Street to connect directly into East 4th Street which provides a grade separated route across the Union Pacific Railroad tracks enhancing access and mobility for adjacent land uses, improving overall safety and creating a quiet zone for the area.

This project was advertised for bids on June 28, 2018 and July 05, 2018 in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. On July 26, 2018 one company,  McMahon Contracting, LP submitted a bid. Staff has reviewed the pricing and determined it to be similar to other recently bid transportation projects and recommends awarding the contract to McMahon Contracting.

Bidder

BIDS

McMahon Contracting, LP

$1,854,550.16

Under the Local Project Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (City Secretary Contract No. 47429, as amended), federal funds will provide funding for this project in the amount of $1,533,714.00 and the City will be responsible for $320,836.16 of the construction contract.

In addition to the City's share for construction cost shown above, an additional amount of $385,000.00 is required for staff project management, material testing, inspections and project contingencies.

On August 27, 2018, the City received TxDOT's concurrence letter with approval to the award of the contract to McMahon Contracting, LP.

This project will have no impact on the Transportation and Public Works' annual operation budget. Construction is expected to start in October 2018 and be completed by November 2019.

M/WBE OFFICE - McMahon Contracting, LP is in compliance with the City's DBE Program by committing to 13% DBE participation on this project. The TxDOT DBE goal on this project is 4%.

The project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 8.
 
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:

The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, funds will be available as appropriated of the Grants Capital Projects Federal Fund and the Grants Capital Project State Fund.  Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the participating department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head:
Douglas Wiersig (7801)
Additional Information Contact:
Mary Hanna (5565)
 
 
ATTACHMENTS
  Form 1295 Live Oak Connector Construction Contract .pdf
  Map Live Oak Connector Construction Contract.pdf