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Consider and take action on a resolution: 1) authorizing a construction contract to AAA Asphalt Paving for Package 1 of the 2017 Asphalt Streets Rehabilitation Project (RE1704A) in an amount not to exceed $418,656.60, 2) authorizing a work change directive budget in an amount not to exceed $41,865.66 and 3) authorizing a construction material testing services budget in an amount not to exceed $13,600 (Director of Public Works)
Background:
Approval of this resolution will authorize the award of the construction contract to AAA Asphalt Paving for construction of Package 1 of the 2017 Asphalt Streets Rehabilitation Project (RE1704A), authorize funds for a construction work change directive budget, and authorize funds for a construction material testing services budget.
The purpose of this project is to perform road base repairs and asphalt resurfacing as part of the annual infrastructure reinvestment program which consists of two packages for FY 2017. Package #1 consists of the following streets within the Historic District: 3rd Street, 4th Street, Coryell (from Illinois to Wisconsin), and Iowa (north of FM 518). The approximate length of mill and overlay operations is 5,752 linear feet.
Sealed bids for the project were received March 28, 2017 (Bid No. 17-025). AAA Asphalt Paving submitted the lowest bid in the amount of $418,656.60. Attached is the City’s engineering consultant’s recommendation of award, along with the bid tabulation.
Staff requests the approval of the award of the construction contract and the authorization of funds, as follows:
1. Construction contract with AAA Asphalt Paving in the amount of $418,656.60.
2. Construction work change directive budget in the amount of $41,865.66 (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. Co...
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