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  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: 10/28/2024
DEPARTMENT:Engineering-CIP
DIRECTOR:B. Caleb Thornhill, P.E., Director of Engineering
AGENDA ITEM:Award of bid in the amount of $2,710,425 for Intersection Improvements - Ohio Drive at Park Boulevard, Ventura Drive at Park Boulevard, Custer Road at USA Drive, Custer Road at Ridgeview Drive, 18th Street at Jupiter Road, Project No. 7571
RECOMMENDED ACTION:Award/Rejection of Bid/Proposal

ITEM SUMMARY

RFB No. 2024-0403-B for Intersection Improvements - Ohio Drive at Park Boulevard, Ventura Drive at Park Boulevard, Custer Road at USA Drive, Custer Road at Ridgeview Drive, 18th Street at Jupiter Road, Project No. 7571, for the Engineering Department to Jim Bowman Construction Company, L.P. in the amount of $2,710,425; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.  Approved

BACKGROUND

The Engineering Department opened bids on September 17, 2024 for the Intersection Improvements - Ohio Drive at Park Boulevard, Ventura Drive at Park Boulevard, Custer Road at USA Drive, Custer Road at Ridgeview Drive, 18th Street at Jupiter Road project. This project includes:

 

1. Ohio Drive and Park Boulevard - Dual eastbound and westbound left turn lanes, eastbound right turn lane, updated ramps, pavement markings and signal poles.

2. Custer Road and USA Drive - Crosswalk in eastbound - westbound direction, updated ramps, signal poles and video detection.

3. Custer Road and Ridgeview Drive - Includes pavement markings, crosswalks, signal poles, and has an optional bid for a westbound right turn lane for the City of Allen. City of Allen is accepting Option 1 for the Turn Lane addition.

4. 18th Street and Jupiter Road -  Updated ramps, crosswalks, and signal poles.

5. Ventura Drive and Park Boulevard - Removing a portion of the median to extend the current left turn lane.

 

The lowest responsive and responsible bid was submitted by Jim Bowman Construction Company, L.P., in the amount of $2,710,425. There were a total of 1608 vendors notified  of this project. Three (3) complete bids were received for the project as shown in the attached bid recap.

 

If this project is not awarded, traffic congestion and delays would continue to increase, vehicular and pedestrian safety would continue to be reduced, resulting in a reduction in the quality of life for citizens and motorists at these locations. 

 

FINANCIAL SUMMARY/STRATEGIC GOALS

Funding for this item is budgeted in the 2024-25 Street Improvements CIP and is planned for future years, as well.  Construction services for the Intersection Improvements - Ohio Drive at Park Boulevard, Ventura Drive at Park Boulevard, Custer Road at USA Drive, Custer Road at Ridgeview Drive, 18th Street at Jupiter Road project, in the total estimated amount of $2,710,425 will leave a balance of $2,953 for future expenditures.

 

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

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Bid Recap10/10/2024Bid Recap
Location Map10/10/2024Map