Public Works recommends the bid for the Residential Repair Zone G4 Southeast, Project No. PW-S-00081, be awarded to SAZ Infrastructure LLC in the amount of $3,311,180, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the project, contingent upon the timely execution of all necessary documents. A total of 1,973 vendors were notified of the bid. Nine (9) submitted a “No bid,” and fourteen (14) bids were received.
This project involves the repair of an estimated 32,000 square yards of residential concrete streets and alleys, 18,000 square feet of sidewalks, and 56 barrier free ramps located in Residential Zone G4 Southeast.
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 moderately 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 neighborhood zone rehabilitation projects that cover several miles of infrastructure.
Public Works staff evaluate both the effectiveness of our street projects and the 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 neighborhood zone rehabilitation project and still address isolated areas for repair that would cost the City more for contractors to complete.
If this project is not awarded, the areas located inside of Residential Zone G4 Southeast 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 an unsafe condition.
The Engineer’s estimate for this project is $3,700,000.