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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8468RESOLUTION NO. 8468 A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE HISTORIC ARKANSAS RIVERWALK PROJECT, PHASE H, AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE THE SAME WHEREAS, proposals for the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk Project, Phase II, have been received and examined; and WHEREAS, the proposal of H.W. Houston Construction Company of Pueblo, Colorado, was the lowest of those bids determined to be responsible; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, that: SECTION 1. A contract for the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk Project, Phase II, be and the same is hereby awarded to said bidder in the amount of $2,978,806.50. The awarding of the contract for the project set forth herein shall be subject to the filing of sufficient sureties to be approved by the Purchasing Agent of said City, and proper execution of all contract documents. SECTION 2. The Purchasing Agent be, and he is hereby authorized to execute said contract on behalf of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, and the City Clerk shall affix the seal of the City thereto and attest the same. SECTION 3. In addition to the amount of the bid set forth, as aforementioned, an additional amount as stipulated in this section is hereby established for contingencies and additional work. Contingencies and Additional Work - - - - $149,000.00 SECTION 4. Funds for said project shall be paid from Account Number 037 - 1998 - 100 - 000 - 040 -8829. INTRODUCED July 27 . 1998 By Corinne Koehler Councilperson APPROVED: i D President o he City Council ATTEST: City Clerk • I I Council Agenda TITLE : Resolution Awarding a Construction Contract for the AGENDA ITEM # Historic Arkansas Riverwalk Project, Phase II, and Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to Execute the Same DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS ISSUE DATE: July 27, 1998 Should the City Council award a construction contract for the construction of the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk Project, Phase 11 to H.W. Houston Construction Co. of Pueblo, Colorado, in the amount of $2,978,806.50. RECOMMENDATION Approval of this Resolution BACKGROUND This phase of the HARP Project will include the following features: - Sidewalks and bicycle paths along the south side of the channel and around Lake Elizabeth - Irrigation systems - Landscaping (south side) - Historic riverstone wall - Decorative lighting (south side) - Pedestrian bridge over the channel - Farley /Reilly water feature - Kelly /Jackson falls at Victoria Street - Victoria Street Plaza - Natural area - Environmental Education facilities - Gazebo /Event structure Bids for this project were solicited from pre - qualified general contractors. Only one bid was submitted, that from H.W. Houston Construction Co., of Pueblo, Colorado. Upon examination of the bid by the Engineer, it was found to be a responsible bid. The Committee of Awards, consisting of the City Manager, the Director of Public Works and the HARP coordinator therefore recommends that the bid be awarded to H.W. Construction Co.. A tabulation of the contractor's bid is attached. In addition to the contract amount of $2,978,806.00, the City will have to spend approximately $143,000.00 for lighting fixtures which are not in the contract, and reserve approximately $149,000.00, or 5% of the construction amount, for unforseen contingencies. Funds to pay for this project will come from the HARP Bond proceeds (approximately $1,324,848.00 available), Grants ($1,175,00.00) and HARP Foundation commitment of approximately $986,000.00. A spread sheet showing available funds and estimated expenditures through the nine (9) month project is attached. It should be noted that the City may be required to provide interim financing at the end of the project until HARP Foundation commitments are realized. P �= -low HARP PHASE II "A" FUNDS AND EXPENDITURES $383,000 FOUNDATION OWES $215,142 BAL FOR PHASE II "B" * INCLUDES $143,000 FOR PURCHASE OF LIGHTING FIXURES BY CITY. INCLUDES $149,000 CONTINGENCIES. TOTAL AVAIL SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY BOND FUNDS $ 1,324,848 $1,324,848 GRANTS RECD $ 1,175,000 $ 500,000 $ 175,000 $ 500,000 FOUNDATION 986,000 $ 603,000 208,000 Due 1999 75,000 Due 2000 50,000 Due 2001 50,000 Due 2002 TOTAL $1,324,848 $1,146,148 $907,948 $1,107,048 $ 974,248 $ 553,448 $ 606,698 $249,1481$100,248 CONSTRUCTION SPEND PLAN $ 178,7001$ 238,300 $440,900 $ 595,800 $ 595,800 $ 446,800 $ 357,500 $148,900 ** $268,106 BALANCE $1,146,148 $ 907,948 $467,048 $ 474,278 $ 378,448 $ 106,648 $ 249,148 $100,248 167,858 �l $383,000 FOUNDATION OWES $215,142 BAL FOR PHASE II "B" * INCLUDES $143,000 FOR PURCHASE OF LIGHTING FIXURES BY CITY. INCLUDES $149,000 CONTINGENCIES.