Public Works recommends the bid for RFB No. 2026-0252-B Arterial Concrete Repair - Park Boulevard - Preston Road to Independence Parkway, Project No. PW-S-00028, be awarded to ICOS Management, LLC in the amount of $3,193,250; to be accepted as the lowest responsive and responsible bid for the project, conditioned upon timely execution of all necessary documents. A total of 2,789 vendors were notified of the bid, ten (10) submitted a "No Bid" and eleven (11) bids were submitted.
This project involves the repair of an estimated 29,900 square yards of arterial concrete, 10,500 square feet of sidewalk, and 35 barrier-free ramps located on Park Boulevard, between Preston Road and Independence Parkway.
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 use 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 can 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 inspect the construction activities to ensure work is being 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 rehabilitation 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 Park Boulevard between Preston Road and Independence Parkway 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.
Engineer's estimate for this project is $3,500,000.