The Engineering Department opened bids on March 26, 2024 for the Screening Wall Replacement–Park Boulevard, Parker Road, Independence Parkway, 14th Street and 15th Street project. The project includes the reconstruction of the existing screening walls listed below:

1. Independence Parkway from Val Verde Drive to Charring Cross (3,355 LF)
2. Parker Road from Pinion Drive to the shopping center (325 LF)
3. Park Boulevard along Daventry Drive (125 LF)
4. W 15th Street from Columbia Place to the end of the alley (1850 LF)
5. 14th Street from La Paz Drive to the Creek (600 LF)

The lowest responsive and responsible bid was submitted by Ratliff Hardscape, Ltd., in the amount of $4,890,893. There were a total of 1,978 vendors notified of this project. 7 complete bids were received for the project as shown in the attached bid recap.

If this project is not awarded, the result is continued deterioration of the existing screening wall, resulting in increased maintenance costs for the City and a negative impact on the quality of life for surrounding residents.

Funding for this item is available in the 2023-24 Street Improvements CIP and is planned for future years, as well.  Construction services for the Screening Wall Replacement: Park Boulevard, Parker Road, Independence Parkway, 14^th Street and 15^th Street project, in the total amount of $4,890,893, will leave a current year balance of $10,911 for future expenditures.

Approval of this item will support the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor of being an Excellent, Innovative, and Accountable City Government.