Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution to reject all bids for Bid No. 23-38, Trimmier Road/10th Street at Hallmark Avenue Drainage Improvement.
Summary
DATE: August 15, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Edwin Revell, Executive Director Development Services
SUBJECT: Reject All Bids of Bid No. 23-38 Trimmier Road/10th Street at Hallmark Avenue Drainage Improvements
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
This project was included in the Capital Improvement Plan as a project in FY 2022 as a result of drainage issues found across the intersection during high storm events. This project was included in the 2012 Drainage Master Plan as a proposed project to address ditch and neighborhood drainage issues.
The project includes installation of inlets along Trimmier and Hallmark Avenue with underground drainage pipe. The project design included relocation of existing water main that was found to conflict with the proposed design.
Clark Associates provided professional services for design and bids. All received bids were opened and read aloud on July 13 through zoom online video conferencing and are noted below.
Bidders
Total Bid Amount
Bell Contractors
$1,674,763.13
TTG Utilities
$1,254,452.00
Emerson Construction Company
$1,394,734.00
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Reject all received bids and do not move forward with the construction of the Trimmier Road/10th Street at Hallmark Avenue Drainage Improvement Project.
2. Award Bid 23-35, Bermuda Ditch Retaining Wall Repair, to TTG Utilities in the amount of $1,254,452.00.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends Alternate 1. Reject all received bids and do not move forward with the construction of Trimmier Road/10th Street at Hallmark Avenue Drainage Improvement Project.
a. The project bids were all above the engineers estimate and available funding.
b. Clark and Associates, the engineering design consultant for the project, has reviewed the bids and recommended rejection of all bids.
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