TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the rejection of Bid No. 16-12 for the construction of Brookhaven/Rancier Hike & Bike Trail.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
AUTHORIZE THE REJECTION OF BID NO. 16-12 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BROOKHAVEN/RANCIER HIKE & BIKE TRAIL.
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC WORKS - TRANSPORTATION DIVISION
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On August 1, 2014, the Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization (KTMPO) issued a Call for Projects (CFP) to utilize federal funding available through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The TAP replaces several programs such as Transportation Enhancements (TE), Recreational Trails, Safe Routes to Schools and several other discretionary programs, wrapping them into a single funding source.
On September 11, 2014, the City Manager submitted a letter to the Killeen Independent School District (KISD) requesting partnership by contributing 10% of the project construction cost. Under the program rules, entities choosing to submit applications rank higher if they have a partnership.
On October 7, 2014, the City Council authorized the City Manager to submit a TAP application for sidewalk projects (CCM/R 14-136R). On October 10, 2014, the City of Killeen submitted an application to the KTMPO requesting $548,158 for the TAP Call for Projects. On November 19, 2014, the City of Killeen was awarded $250,000 for the Brookhaven/Rancier Hike and Bike Trail.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION
The City advertised for bids on July 17, July 24, and July 31, 2016. On August 17, 2016, bids were opened and read aloud for the construction of the project. There were four (4) responsible bids submitted for the project: Choice Builders, LLC, of Temple, in the amount of $636,777.84; National Native American Construction, Inc. (NNAC, Inc.), of Killeen, in the amount of $778,332.09; TTG Utilities, LP, of Gatesville, in the amount of $813,421.52; and Jimmy Evans Company, of Austin, in...
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