On January 15, 2019 the City Council authorized (M&C C-28985) awarding a contract to Joe Funk Construction, Inc., in an amount of $359,846.00. Prior to contract execution Joe Funk Construction, Inc., notified staff that it could not construct the project as bid because its work plan and cost estimate are not adequate to accomplish required scope of work. As a result Transportation and Public Works Department informed Joe Funk Construction, Inc., of its intent to make a claim against the bid bond for an amount equivalent to 5% of the amount bid which is $17,992.30. Staff has confirmed that second low bidder Gibson & Associates, Inc., can perform this project at its bid amount $468,060.00 which staff considers fair and reasonable. This project was advertised for bid on September 20, 2018 and September 27, 2018 in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. On October 18, 2018, the following bids were received: Bidders | Amount | | Joe Funk Construction, Inc. | $359,846.00 | | Gibson & Associates, Inc. | $468,060.00 | | Iowa Bridge and Culvert, LC | $615,600.00 |
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. M/WBE OFFICE: Gibson & Associates, Inc., is in compliance with the City's BDE Ordinance by committing to 19% MBE participation on this project. The City's MBE goal on this project is 10%. This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 4 and 7. |
