Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 220369
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): SER Construction Partners, LLC
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 27%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of an award on the basis of best bid meeting specifications to SER Construction Partners, LLC in the amount of $26,665,262 for drainage improvements at Holderrieth Road for Precinct 3, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (220369), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 27%.
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Background and Discussion:
The lowest bid submitted by WadeCon, LLC was not recommended for award due to delays on active County projects; the second lowest bidder, R Construction Civil, LLC did not meet the MWBE goal and failed to demonstrate a sufficient good faith effort. R. Construction has been advised of this finding and has ten business days to file an appeal.
Hurricane Harvey (August 25, 2018) caused severe and extreme flooding to homes, businesses, and community facilities through the project area. Many of these homes and facilities have experienced repetitive flooding in past disasters and heavy rain events. This project will improve storm water management capacity to serve the adjacent flood-prone neighborhoods and relieve transportation congestion along the corridor and surrounding areas.
Expected Impact:
The goal of improving Holderrieth Road is to achieve a level of service to meet current and future traffic volumes, reduce delays, and reduce structural flooding of adjacent residences, businesses, and schools.
Alternative Options:
An alternative option would be to not construct the project resulting in the loss of $18.2 M in allo...
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