DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
2016-2017 Flatwork Task Order Contracts
SUMMARY:
Consideration of the following two contracts totaling $6,496,407.50 for the FY 2016-2017 Infrastructure Maintenance Program:
a) An ordinance awarding the 2016-2017 Flatwork Task Order Contract to San Antonio Concepts Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $3,300,630.00, of which $48,250.00 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System.
b) An ordinance awarding the 2016-2017 Flatwork Task Order Contract to FD Concrete, LLC in an amount not to exceed $3,195,777.50, of which $43,030.00 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
During the FY 2016 Budget process, City Council approved $15 million to complete numerous sidewalk and pedestrian-related projects. Transportation and Capital Improvements Department has solicited bids for construction services and will be utilizing various construction companies to complete the construction of several sidewalk-related projects.
These two Task Order Contracts for flatwork projects include, but is not limited to, the construction of sidewalks, curbs, wheelchair ramps, retaining walls and any other work required for the completion of the assigned projects located throughout the City. SAWS participation on these contracts is necessary in order to complete adjustments to its existing infrastructure that impact City projects. SAWS will reimburse its improvement costs to the City of San Antonio based on the bid unit prices received per these construction contracts.
A task order contract is utilized when multiple projects are to be delivered through various programs and funding sources in a limited timeline, but the project specifics (scope and limits) are not known. A task order contract is awarded based on the capacity, or total dollar amount, a...
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