Title
Approving a construction contract with E-Z Bel Construction, LLC in the amount of $287,467 associated with the Heatherwilde Boulevard at Settlers Valley Drive Traffic Signal project, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Summary
This agenda item requests approval of a construction contract with E-Z Bel Construction, LLC in the amount of $287,467 for the Heatherwilde Boulevard at Settlers Valley Drive Traffic Signal (Project). This item supports the Infrastructure pillar of the Strategic Plan by maintaining a robust and resilient roadway infrastructure that exceeds expectations.
The City of Pflugerville solicited requests for qualifications from engineering firms to provide Professional Services for the Traffic Signal Management projects and implementation of the Pflugerville Signal System Assessment & Improvement Plan for two or more firms over a three (3) year period. Projects may include design phase, bidding and construction phase and project management services for approximately 45 existing traffic signals in the city and any new signals.
On September 28, 2021 the City of Pflugerville approved and executed the Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. for the engineering design of the Heatherwilde Boulevard at Settlers Valley Drive traffic signal project. This project includes construction of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Heatherwilde Boulevard at Settlers Valley Drive.
Halff Associates, the project’s design consultant, and City staff completed design work for this project in October 2023.
The competitive sealed proposal method was selected as the best value method for bidding this project. This project was bid pursuant to Section 2269.151 of the Texas Government Code using the competitive sealed proposal delivery method, based on predefined criteria as a best value to the City.
E-Z Bel Construction, LLC was the low bidder with a bid of $287,467. The engineer’s estimated cost was $578,752.
Prior City Council Action
City Council approved the selection of Halff Associates as one of the three selected firms to assist the City with the Traffic Signal Management projects and implementation of the Pflugerville Signal System Assessment & Improvement Plan at the September 28, 2021.
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested on February 13, 2024.
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure _X_ N/A ___
Budgeted Item: Yes _X_ No __ N/A __
Amount: $287,467
1295 Form Required? Yes _X_ No __
Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required _*X_ Date Completed: ___
*Legal review to be completed upon City Council award of contract.
Supporting documents attached:
Letter of Recommendation
Construction Contract
Recommended Action
Approve a construction contract with E-Z Bel Construction, LLC in the amount of $287,467 associated with the Heatherwilde at Settlers Valley Traffic Signal project, and authorize the City Manager to execute the same.