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City Clerk's Office Item # M1
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 9, 2024
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Andrew Hayes, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $903,508.35 TO FORTIS GENERAL CONTRACTING,
FOR PROJECT NO. 24-055, MINERAL PALACE GREENHOUSE
CONSTRUCTION, SETTING FORTH $126,224.00 FOR
CONTINGENCIES, AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT
TO EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
Attached is a resolution awarding a construction contract to Fortis General Contracting,
for Project No. 24-055, Mineral Palace Greenhouse Construction.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Ordinance 10330, dated November 28, 2022, awarded an agreement for MEP
engineering services in the amount of $21,664 to Bridgers & Paxton Consulting
Engineers, Inc. for 22-013 Project No. 1 Mineral Palace Atrium HVAC Renovation.
Resolution 15150, dated February 27, 2023, awarded an agreement for professional
engineering services in the amount of $46,000 to EV Studio, LLC for Project No. 23-002
Engineering Design of Mineral Palace Greenhouse.
Resolution 15402, dated October 23, 2023, awarded a construction contract in the
amount of $195,602.85 to Rocky Mechanical, LLC for Project No. 23-125 Mechanical
Improvements - Mineral Palace Atrium, setting forth $29,340.15 for contingencies.
Resolution 15432, dated November 27, 2023, approved Amendment No. 1 to the
agreement for professional engineering services with EV Studio, LLC for Project No.
23-002 Engineering Design of Mineral Palace Greenhouse.
BACKGROUND:
In general, this project consists of a 5,215 SF upgrade of the southern greenhouses, a
3,481 SF new construction of a northern greenhouse to be operated and managed by
the city, and a 68 SF remodel of the atrium. The atrium remodel will include ADA
accessibility and restroom upgrades.
The purpose of this project is to allow for improved growing of plants to be used for
landscaping purposes all around the city. There is also the potential for the northern
greenhouse to be used for public gardening classes, or growing vegetables and fruit to
be used by local citizens. There is also a proposal for a new parking lot on the northern
side of the site to support the expected increase in activity.
This Resolution awards the construction contract to Fortis General Contracting.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funding (including contingencies) in the amount of $1,029,732.35 will be paid from
Project Account CI2113 ARPA Funds.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
Denial of this resolution will cancel this project.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 24-055 Bid Summary
RESOLUTION NO. 15738
A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $903,508.35 TO FORTIS GENERAL
CONTRACTING, FOR PROJECT NO. 24-055, MINERAL
PALACE GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION, SETTING FORTH
$126,224.00 FOR CONTINGENCIES, AND AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE SAME
WHEREAS, competitive bids for Project No. 24-055, Mineral Palace Greenhouse
Construction have been received and examined; AND,
WHEREAS, the proposal of Fortis General Contracting, was the lowest bid determined
to be responsive, and the Committee of Awards recommends to the City Council that it
authorize Project No. 24-055, Mineral Palace Greenhouse Construction to be performed; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
The City Council authorizes Project No. 24-055, Mineral Palace Greenhouse Construction,
to be performed, and the contract for said project is hereby awarded to Fortis General
Contracting, in the amount of $903,508.35.
SECTION 2.
The Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the City
of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and the City Clerk shall affix the seal of the City
thereto and attest 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.
SECTION 4.
Funds in the amount of $1,029,732.35 for Project No. 24-055 (including contingencies
and additional work) shall be from Project Account CI2113, ARPA Funds.
SECTION 5.
The officers of the City of Pueblo are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent
with this Resolution to implement the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 6.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: September 9, 2024
BY: Sarah Martinez
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK