To: Mark R. Hafner, City Manager
From: Cody Maberry, Director of Community Services
Subject:
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Consider a resolution approving the bid from Central North Construction, LLC., of Allen, Texas, for the construction of the US 377 Landscape Enhancements Green Ribbon Project, for the Parks and Recreation Department; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all contract documents relating thereto on behalf of the City of Keller, Texas.
Action Requested:
Consider a resolution approving the bid from Central North Construction, LLC., for the construction of the US 377 Landscape Enhancements Green Ribbon Project, in the amount of $325,000.01.
Background:
The City of Keller’s project for the landscape improvements on both sides of US 377 from Pecan Street to Taylor Street in Old Town Keller was approved by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Fort Worth District as part of the 2022 Green Ribbon Program Off-Set. The project will landscape the median installed with the Bates Street project as well as the corners of the side street intersections along US 377. Improvements include landscape, hardscape, and drip irrigation. Plantings will consist of Texas native and adaptive plantings. Hardscape will include decomposed granite and river rock mulch as well as 12” concrete mow strips to separate hardscape material and an 18” mow strip behind the curb for maintenance and safety.
A design was developed by the engineering firm of Kimley-Horn and issued for competitive bidding. Four bids were received on October 18, 2022 with Central North Construction, LLC., of Allen, Texas, submitting the lowest bid meeting specifications. City staff, with the aid of Kimley-Horn, has reviewed the low bidder’s qualifications, bonding capacity and references.
Financial Impact:
Funding is included in the Streets Capital Improvement Project Fund with funding provided by the General Fund. At the conclusion of the project, the City of Keller will receive reimbursement from State and Federal sources as part of the TxDOT Green Ribbon Program Off-Set, in the total amount of $250,399.60.
Legal Review:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved this item.