DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Task Order Contract for Traffic Signal Equipment Modifications
SUMMARY:
An ordinance authorizing a Task Order Contract for Traffic Signal Equipment Modifications for the installation of traffic signal equipment throughout the City, accepting the lowest responsive bid and awarding a construction contract to D&G Energy Corporation in an amount not to exceed $965,137.50.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
During the FY 2015 Budget process, City Council approved approximately $1 million in funds to complete light emitting diode (LED) change outs and traffic signal equipment modifications. The Transportation & Capital Improvements Department has solicited bids for construction services and will be utilizing D&G Energy Corporation. Other potential funding sources may include, but is not limited to, Advanced Transportation District (ATD) and the General Fund. The Transportation & Capital Improvements Department solicited bids for construction services and is recommending using D&G Energy Corporation to complete these projects.
This contract was advertised for construction bids in December 2014, in the San Antonio Hart Beat, on the City's website, on the Texas Electronic State Business Daily, on TVSA and through the TCI Small Business Office. Bids were due on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, and four (4) bidders responded. D&G Energy Corporation was the lowest responsive bidder with a bid amount of $965,137.50.
This contract is within the scope of the SBEDA Program. However, due to lack of available firms and/or subcontracting opportunities, the Goal Setting Committee was unable to apply a SBEDA Affirmative Procurement Initiative to this contract.
This construction contract was developed utilizing the low bid process; therefore, a Discretionary Contracts Disclosure Form is not required.
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