Subject:
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Award IFB 22-03 construction contract to Franco’s Liberty Bridge, Inc. for Freeman Store Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
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EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
This project will replace the collapsed pedestrian bridge between the Freeman Store and W&OD Trail.
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) recently authorized award of the project construction contract.
This project is being funded by VDOT TA Funds.
TA = Transportation Alternatives: these are federal funds.
Bids were received from two vendors for the subject IFB (attachment 2). Results of the bids are detailed on the attached bid tabulation (attachment 3).
The low bidder was Franco’s Liberty Bridge, Inc., with a total bid amount of $229,756.60 (attachment 4). The Town and VDOT have reviewed the bid submission and documentation and have determined the vendor to be responsive and responsible.
Award is recommended to be made in the amount of $229,756.60 to:
Franco’s Liberty Bridge, Inc.
6426 Aaron Lane
Clinton, MD 20735
Staff requests approval of expenditure for the contract amount ($229,756.60) plus a 10% contingency ($22,975.66), total = $252,732.26.
With this bid, there is a deficit of approximately $178,100.00 for the project. VDOT is currently evaluating an application for additional TA funds that would cover the deficit if approved. If the application is not approved the Town has available capital funds to cover the deficit. Public Works has coordinated with the Finance Department.
Departmental Recommendation: Recommend award of the construction contract.
Finance Recommendation: Recommend award of construction contract.
Purchasing Recommendation: Recommend approval
Town Attorney Recommendation: The Town has competitively bid the proposed Freeman Store bridge and the Town Council may award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the discretion of the Town Council.
Town Manager's Recommendation: I recommend the Town Council award the construction contract for the Freeman Store Pedestrian Bridge Replacement project to Franco’s Liberty Bridge, Inc., as presented.
Cost and Financing: $252,732.26
Account Number: Project - 518FRMN010, Account - 300-000-0000-39470-48803
Decision Needed by This date: Jan. 3, 2022
PROPOSED/SUGGESTED MOTION
Recommended Action
"I move to award the construction contract for the Freeman Store Pedestrian Bridge Replacement project to Franco’s Liberty Bridge, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $252,732.26 (bid + 10% contingency)"
Or
Other action deemed necessary by Council.