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City Clerk's Office Item # M1
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 11, 2025
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Charles Roy, Acting Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $922,579 TO H.W. HOUSTON CONSTRUCTION, LLC.,
FOR PROJECT NO. 25-066, REMODEL OF RIVERWALK BUILDING,
SETTING FORTH $100,000 FOR CONTINGENCIES, AND
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
Attached is a Resolution awarding a Construction Contract to H.W. Houston
Construction, LLC., for Project No. 25-066, Remodel of Riverwalk Building
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Ordinance 10914 (March 10, 2025) approved and authorized the Mayor to execute a
contract to buy and sell real estate by and between the City of Pueblo and 101 W.
Riverwalk LLC for the purchase of property described as 101 West Riverwalk Place, Unit
2.
BACKGROUND:
In general, this project will consist of the remodel of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors of the
Riverwalk Building at 101 West Riverwalk in Pueblo, Colorado. The project includes
selective demolition of existing walls, doors, and finishes. The new construction includes
limited walls, doors, and casework. New finishes include painting throughout and
replacement of carpet and flooring. Furniture systems include take down and reuse of
the existing systems and furnish/install of new systems furniture. Associated plumbing,
electrical, and mechanical work is included, as detailed in the plans and specifications.
The City of Pueblo purchased the old Professional Bull Riders building and is planning
to remodel the building to house the offices of the Planning and Community Development
Department, the Civil Services Department, the Finance Department, the Law
Department, and the Human Resources Department. The 1st floor of the building,
located adjacent to the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk (HARP) will not be included as part
of the remodel, but houses the mechanical, elevator, and electrical rooms.
This Resolution awards the construction contract to H.W. Houston Construction, LLC.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funding in the amount of $1,022,579.00 (contract and contingencies) will be paid from
Account Project CI2515, 101 Riverwalk Unit 2.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
Denial of this resolution will cancel this project.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 25-066 Bid Summary
RESOLUTION NO.16075
A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $922,579 TO H.W. HOUSTON
CONSTRUCTION, LLC., FOR PROJECT NO. 25-066, REMODEL
OF RIVERWALK BUILDING, SETTING FORTH $100,000 FOR
CONTINGENCIES, AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING
AGENT TO EXECUTE SAME
WHEREAS, competitive bids for Project No. 25-066, Remodel of Riverwalk Building have
been received and examined; and,
WHEREAS, the proposal of H.W. Houston Construction, LLC., was the lowest of those
bids determined to be responsive, and the Committee of Awards recommends to the City Council
that it authorize Project No. 25-066, Remodel of Riverwalk Building to be performed; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
The City Council authorizes Project No. 25-066, Remodel of Riverwalk Building, to be
performed, and the contract for said project is hereby awarded to H.W. Houston Construction,
LLC., in the amount of $922,579.00.
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.
0,000.00
SECTION 4.
Funds for Project No. 25-066, in the amount of $1,022,579.00, shall be from Account
Project CI2515, 101 Riverwalk Unit 2.
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.
The Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: August 11, 2025
BY: Brett Boston
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK