Title
Grand Canal Multi-Use Path Connection at Thomas Road and 22nd Street - Design-Bid-Build - ST87600081 (Ordinance S-43516)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to accept AJP Electric, Inc. (Phoenix) as the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder and to enter into an agreement with AJP Electric, Inc. for construction services. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
AJP Electric, Inc. will provide construction services in support of the Grand Canal Multi-Use Path Connection at Thomas Road and 22nd Street project. The work includes construction of concrete multi-use path connections from the existing canal paths to the signalized intersection crossing at 22nd Street and Thomas Road, widening of the pedestrian sidewalk along the south side of Thomas Road, installation of four decorative pavement node areas, asphalt pavement replacement, an upgraded traffic signal at the roadway intersection, relocation of a drainage catch basin, ADA ramp improvements, removal and replacement of existing concrete driveways, placement of a new decorative pilaster and steel gate and associated landscaping and irrigation improvements, and other associated work required to complete this project.
Procurement Information
Four bids were received according to section 34-201 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by the Street Transportation Department on Feb. 22, 2017. The bids were sent to the Equal Opportunity Department for review to determine subcontractor eligibility and general contractor responsiveness in demonstrating compliance with the project’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 4.42 percent. All bidders were deemed responsive.
The bids ranged from a low of $397,590.75 to a high of $570,616. The Engineer's Estimate and the three lowest responsive, responsible bidders are listed below:
Engineer's Estimate: $390,822.45
AJP Electric, Inc.: $397,590.75
Benchmark Construction: $404,933.32
Combs Construction Company, Inc.: $508,106.15
Contract Term
The term of the contract is 180 calendar days from the date of issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Contract work scope identified and incorporated into the contract prior to the end of the contract may be agreed to by the parties, and work may extend past the termination of the contract. No additional contract work scope changes may be executed after the end of the contract term.
Financial Impact
This project will utilize federal funds and is subject to the requirements of 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 26 and the U.S. Department of Transportation DBE Program. The bid award amount is within the total budget for this project. Funding is available in the Street Transportation Department's Capital Improvement Program budget. Contract payments may be made up to contract limits for all rendered contract services, which may extend past the contract termination.
Location
22nd Street and Thomas Road
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua, the Street Transportation Department and the City Engineer.