Title
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a construction contract with Texas Sterling Construction, Co., for the Calder Road Improvements Project (ST1002) in the amount of $7,528,129.70, and the expenditure of an additional $752,812.97 for construction work change directives for a total amount not to exceed $8,280,942.67 (Deputy City Manager)
Background:
Approval of this resolution will authorize the award of the construction contract to Texas Sterling Construction, Co. for the construction of the Calder Road Improvements Project, and authorize funds for a construction work change directive budget.
This is a joint project with Galveston County. The County is responsible for the design and up to approximately $3,051,205 of the construction costs. The City is responsible for obtaining the additional right-of-way required and construction costs that exceeds the County’s contribution.
The project will convert Calder Road, from Ervin Street to League City Parkway, from an open ditch rural roadway to a concrete, curb and gutter, urban roadway with storm sewers. The proposed pavement section will be 3 lanes (two travel lanes and one center turn lane) with a roundabout at Turner Road.
Sealed bids for the project were received August 2, 2016 (Bid No.16-031). Texas Sterling Construction Co. submitted the lowest bid in the amount of $7,528,129.70.
Staff requests the approval of the award of the construction contract and the authorization of funds, as follows:
1. Construction contract with Texas Sterling Construction Co. in the amount of $7,528,129.70.
2. Construction Work Change Directive budget in the amount of $752,812.97 (10% of construction amount) that will allow staff to approve minor field changes to expedite decisions and avoid possible construction delays and/or damage claims by the contractor.
3. For a total not to exceed $8,280,942.67.
This project is anticipated to take 500 calendar days from the notice to proceed.
Attachments:
1) Data Sheet
2) Proposed Resolution
3) Proposed Agreement
4) Letter of Recommendation
5) Bid Tab
6) Aerial Map
FUNDING
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(X) Funding in the amount of $8,280,943 is available from 2016 CO Fund ($5,229,738) and Misc. Capital Projects Fund ($3,051,205).
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