Title
24th Street and Grand Canal Bridge Replacement - Construction Manager at Risk Construction Services - ST85110141 (Ordinance S-45736)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Hunter Contracting Co., to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Construction Services for the 24th Street and Grand Canal Bridge Replacement project. Further request to authorize execution of amendments to the agreement as necessary within the Council-approved expenditure authority as provided below, and for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The fee for services will not exceed $4.2 million.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this project is to construct a new 24th Street and Grand Canal bridge to replace the existing bridge which has been identified as structurally deficient. This bridge is listed in the current Bridge Program 20-Year Plan as designated for replacement.
Hunter Contracting Co.’s initial services will include preparation of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposal for the Construction Services provided under the agreement and participating with the City in a process to establish a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal for the project. Hunter Contracting Co. will be responsible for construction means and methods related to the project and fulfilling the SBE program requirements. Hunter Contracting Co. will be required to solicit bids from prequalified subcontractors and to perform the work using the City’s subcontractor selection process. Hunter Contracting Co. may also compete to self-perform limited amounts of work.
Hunter Contracting Co.'s services include, but are not limited to: furnishing labor, materials and equipment for the removal of the aging deficient bridge and replacing it with a new structure, including substructure, superstructure, and affected adjoining facilities.
Procurement Information
The selection was made using a qualifications-based selection process set forth in section 34-603 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Scoring and selection were made in conjunction with the CMAR Preconstruction Services selection process.
Contract Term
The term of the agreement is 180 calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Work scope identified and incorporated into the agreement prior to the end of the term may be agreed to by the parties, and work may extend past the termination of the agreement. No additional changes may be executed after the end of the term.
Financial Impact
The agreement value for Hunter Contracting Co. will not exceed $4.2 million, including all subcontractor and reimbursable costs.
Funding is available in the Street Transportation Department’s Capital Improvement Program budget. The Budget and Research Department will separately review and approve funding availability prior to execution of any amendments. Payments may be made up to agreement limits for all rendered agreement services, which may extend past the agreement termination.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council approved:
- CMAR Preconstruction Services Agreement 149210 (Ordinance S-45325) on Jan. 23, 2019.
Location
24th Street, south of Cambridge Avenue.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua, the Street Transportation Department, and the City Engineer.