TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: Contract Award for Construction of New Operator Restroom at Point Richmond
ACTION ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider approving the award of a firm fixed price construction contract to McNabb Construction, Inc. of Lafayette, in the amount of $419,863, for IFB No. 2019-1461 for the construction of a new operator restroom at the bus turn-around at the intersection of Castro Street and Tewksbury Avenue in Point Richmond.
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BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
The award is funded by District Capital and is included in the FY 2019-20 Capital Budget.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
This contract will replace an existing temporary operator restroom in Point Richmond with a permanent, fully furnished restroom structure intended for the use and convenience of AC Transit Operators. The new restroom will include all amenities including security enhancements.
This contract will result in a firm-fixed price contract with an approximate five-month period of performance. Upon evaluation, McNabb Construction, Inc., has been determined to be the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The District received six timely bids of which five were determined to be responsive and responsible. Four bids were below the independent cost estimate and one bid was above. All of the five (5) responsive and responsible bids were considered fair and reasonable.
McNabb Construction, Inc.'s bid indicates a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation of 72.6%.
Procurement Timeline
* Solicitation Issued 7/12/2019
* Pre-Bid meeting and Job Walk 7/19/2019
* Bid Due Date 8/2/2019
* Evaluations Complete 8/10/2019
Vendor Metric
Contracts Compliance has determined that 431 firms were contacted for this offering
* Number of respondent firms |910|* Number of responsive and responsible firms |910|
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES:
The advantages of awarding this contract include improved secu...
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