DEPARTMENT: Public Works
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Razi Hosseini, P.E., R.P.L.S.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 3
SUBJECT:
Contract Award: Southcross Boulevard (I-37 to I-35) (2017 Bond Project)
SUMMARY:
An ordinance accepting the lowest responsive bid and awarding a construction contract to Cal-Tex Interiors Incorporated in the amount of $2,353,550.60 of which $242,520.00 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System (SAWS) for the Southcross Boulevard (I-37 to I-35) project, a 2017 Bond funded project, located in Council District 3. Funds are available from the 2017 - 2022 General Obligation Bond Program and are included in the FY 2021 - FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
On May 6, 2017, voters approved the 2017 Bond Program which authorized $5,000,000.00 for the Southcross Boulevard (I-37 to I-35) Project located in Council District 3. The project will be coordinated with the World Heritage Office as it is one of several projects located within the World Heritage Buffer Zone. The construction of improvements within this zone will be focused on improving pedestrian safety and connectivity providing an enhanced experience for visitors throughout the World Heritage Area.
The Southcross Boulevard project will improve pedestrian connectivity on Southcross Boulevard between I-37 and I-35 with the installation of curbs, sidewalks and upgrades to traffic and pedestrian signals at the Mission Road intersection including associated utility improvements. Project construction is anticipated to begin in June 2021 and is estimated to be completed by May 2022.
Procurement of Services
This project was advertised on January 28, 2021 for construction bids in the San Antonio Hart Beat, City's website, Texas Electronic State Business Daily, TVSA and through electronic bidding website CivCast. Bids were opened on March 12, 2021 and eight (8) bids were received. Of these, the lowest bidder was deemed nonr...
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