Public Works recommends the bid for the Arterial Concrete Repair Custer Road - SH 121 to Hedgcoxe Road project be awarded to R&A Legacy Construction LLC in the amount of $2,091,725; to be accepted as the lowest responsive and responsible bid for the project, conditioned upon timely execution of all necessary documents. A total of 2,674 vendors were notified of the bid. Twelve (12) submitted a “No Bid” and fourteen (14) bids were submitted.
This project involves the repair of an estimated 17,600 square yards of arterial concrete, 12,500 square feet of sidewalk, and 25 barrier free ramps located on Custer Road between SH121 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, requirements projects are location-based work orders to address moderately sized areas needing repair. City staff create work orders for these areas with higher quantities of concrete repair and traffic control than city crews are able to address. Finally, larger areas of repair, such as this project, are bid as separate contracts for arterial rehabilitation projects that cover several miles of infrastructure. Staff also inspect the third-party construction activities to ensure the work is performed to city specifications.
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 repair projects, such as this arterial rehabilitation project, and still address isolated areas for repair that cost the City more for private contractors to complete.
If this project is not awarded, the areas located on Custer Road between SH 121 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 an unsafe condition.
The Engineer’s estimate for this project is $3,000,000.