Authorize Execution of a Contract with Gibson & Associates, Inc., in the Amount of $286,599.00 for Bridge Rehabilitation at Eight Locations (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8)

It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of a contract with Gibson & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $286,599.00 for Bridge Rehabilitation 2019-1 at eight locations.

This contract provides for the repair and rehabilitation of eight bridges on the attachment provided (City Project No. 102099).

The major bridge repairs and rehabilitations include pedestrian rail repair and retrofit, stone riprap work, wing wall repair, and metal beam guard fence repair.

Construction for this project is expected to start approximately September 2019 and to be completed by approximately January 2020. Upon completion of the project there will be no anticipated impact on the general fund operating budget.

This project was advertised for bid on April 18, 2019 and April 25, 2019 in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. On May 16, 2019, the following bids were received:

M/WBE OFFICE: Gibson & Associates, Inc., is in compliance with the City's BDE Ordinance by committing to 12\% MBE participation on this project. The City's MBE goal on this project is 9\%.

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, 6, 7, and 8.