To: Mark R. Hafner, City Manager
From: Alonzo Liñán, Public Works Director
Subject:
Title
Consider a resolution approving the construction bid from Peachtree Construction, of Fort Worth, Texas; for the 2022 Annual Street Maintenance Project for the Public Works Department; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents relating thereto on behalf of the City of Keller, Texas.
Action Requested:
Approve the construction bid from Peachtree Construction, of Fort Worth, Texas; for the 2022 Annual Street Maintenance Project for the Public Works Department; in the amount of $4,110,254.00; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents relating thereto on behalf of the City of Keller, Texas.
Background:
The City’s Capital Improvements Program (CIP) contains an annual project to rehabilitate residential streets. To support the funding of these projects and street maintenance in general, voters approved a ¼ of one percent sales tax, and a Street Improvement Fund was established to receive the funds generated by the sales tax.
This project contains eight (8) asphalt streets which were selected using the Pavement Condition Index from the 2020 Pavement Management Analysis Report. The asphalt street work includes removing and replacing the pavement and base failure repairs. Also included are water service line replacements from the water main to the water meters, barrier free ramp replacements and some drive approach and curb and gutter replacement. This project is designed to address residential street repair conditions throughout the city.
Three (3) qualifying bids were received at Keller Town Hall on December 7, 2022 for this project. A bid summary is included showing the range of bid amounts. City staff has, with the assistance of an engineering consultant, reviewed the low bidder’s qualifications, bonding capacity and references and recommends Peachtree Construction of Fort Worth, Texas be awarded the bid in the amount of $4,110,254.00 with construction to be completed within 365 calendar days.
Financial Impact:
Funding is included in the Capital Improvements Project fund with funding provided by the Street Maintenance, Water & Wastewater Utility and General Funds.
Legal Review:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the proposed resolution.
Alternatives:
City Council has the following alternatives:
- Approve as submitted
- Approve with changes
- Denial
Council Action:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed resolution as presented.