Public Works recommends the bid for the Arterial Concrete Repair Custer Road - Spring Creek Parkway to Hedgcoxe Road project be awarded to Vernara LLC in the amount of $1,636,719 to be accepted as the lowest responsible and responsive bid for the project, conditioned upon timely execution of all necessary documents. A total of 2,450 vendors were notified of the bid, nine (9) submitted a “No Bid”, and twelve (12) bids were submitted.
This project involves the repair of an estimated 9,500 square yards of arterial concrete, 16,500 square feet of sidewalk and 37 barrier free ramps, located on Custer Road between Spring Creek Parkway and Hedgcoxe Road.
Public Works employs three options for different types of pavement repair needs. City staff typically handle smaller isolated repairs of significantly damaged streets, sidewalks, and alleys. Utilizing city crews for these areas is more cost-effective than a third party due to costs of mobilization and economy of scale. Next, the Department utilizes Requirements Projects that are location-based work orders to address moderate sized areas needing repair. Staff create work orders for these areas with higher quantities of concrete repair and traffic control than city crews can address. Staff also inspect the third-party construction activities to ensure the work is performed to city specifications. Finally, larger areas of repair, such as this project, are bid as separate contracts for arterial rehabilitation projects that cover several miles of infrastructure.
Public Works staff evaluate both the effectiveness of our street projects and feasibility to do more work with Public Works staff. At this time, sufficient yard/storage space, staff space, and equipment are not available for city staff to perform larger pavement rehabilitation projects, such as this arterial rehabilitation project, and still address isolated areas for repair that cost the city more for contractors to complete.
If this project is not awarded, the areas located on Custer Road between Spring Creek Parkway and Hedgcoxe Road will not be repaired. This will result in elevated maintenance and replacement costs in the future. In addition, existing ADA compliance issues will not be repaired, leaving pedestrian facilities in a less safe condition.
Engineer’s estimate for this project is $2,350,000.