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A Resolution accepting the recommendation of the Chief Procurement Officer to award the Citywide Right of Way Improvements contract to Metro Express, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on an as-needed basis and not to exceed the budgeted available funds, for a term of two (2) years with two (2) one (1) year renewal options, pursuant to Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2017.06.LS and Section 2-828 of the Procurement Code entitled “Contract Award”.
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The purpose of this Invitation for Bids is to establish a contract with a successful contractor to conduct Citywide Right of Way Improvements at various locations in the City. This contract is for general construction and repair of right of way improvements that may include, but not limited to: drainage systems, traffic calming facilities, pavements, sidewalks, curbs, gutters and restoration of work areas.
On June 1, 2017, the Procurement Division of Finance formally advertised, issued and distributed the IFB for the Citywide Right of Way Improvements. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference was held on June 9, 2017. Fifty (50) prospective firms downloaded the IFB package from Public Purchase, the City’s web based e-Procurement service.
On July 11, 2017, six (6) bids were received in response to the IFB 2017.06.LS from: Giannetti Contracting Corp.; H & R Paving, Inc.; JVA Engineering Contractor, Inc.; Maggolc ,Inc.; Metro Express, Inc.; V Engineering & Consulting Corp.
The lowest responsive responsible bidder for this project was determined to be Metro Express, Inc. with an estimated amount of $2,710,821.00 based on the quantities provided by the user departments. Quantities on this contract will be based on an as-needed basis and subject to the available of funds and budgetary approval at the time of need. The Public Work Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend awarding the IFB contract to Metro Express, Inc. for Citywide Right of Way Improvements.