THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) established a County Business Enterprise (CBE) participation goal of 23% for this contract. Providian Construction Group, Inc. has committed to 70% CBE participation, which has been reviewed and approved by the OESBD (Exhibit 2).
The purpose of this contract is to provide all labor, materials, equipment and services required for minor roadway construction improvements and the installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Sheridan Street and NW 76 Avenue.
This procurement carries a 100% performance and payment guaranty. The Purchasing Division has confirmed with the surety company that Providian Construction Group, Inc. has the capacity to obtain the required guaranty.
The allowance incorporated in this contract, in the total amount of $4,500, is for permits and unforeseen site conditions. Expenditures under this allowance item must be approved by the Contract Administrator and will be reimbursed at the contractor’s actual incurred cost, without mark-up (Exhibit 1: Line 47).
There was no protest or appeal filed regarding this procurement.
The Highway Construction and Engineering Division has reviewed the bid submitted by Providian Construction Group, Inc., and concurs with the recommendation for award (Exhibit 3). Thirteen vendor performance evaluations have been completed for Providian Construction Group, Inc. with an average of 4.11 out of a possible rating of 5.0. Copies of the vendor performance evaluations are available upon request.
The amounts referenced in this agenda item have been rounded to the nearest whole dollar. Vendor payments will be based on the actual total bid amount. The bid tabulation reflects the actual amount of the award.
The bid posted on February 20, 2014 and opened on March 19, 2014; four bids were received with no declinations (Exhibit 1). |