SUBJECT
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Consideration to award a construction contract to the sole, responsible, responsive bidder Sima Contractors, LLC., Laredo, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $2,845,000.00 for the FY24-ENG-55 World Trade Bridge Building Improvements Project for the total base bid. Construction contract time is 270 working days. Funding is available in the Bridge Construction Projects Fund and 2022 Bridge Revenue Bond.
1. Sima Contractors, LLC, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid Amount: $2,845,000.00
Refer to attached letter of recommendation from Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc., Laredo, Texas.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On July 23, 2024, City Council approved to award a professional services contract to Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $185,845.00 to provide schematic design, construction documents, bid phase, and construction administration including a $16,895.00 contingency allowance to be used for unforeseen conditions or additional scope with approval from Owner for the FY24-ENG-55 World Trade Bridge Building Improvements. Contract time is for the duration of the project. Funding is available in the Bridge Construction Fund.
BACKGROUND
The general scope includes, but not limited to: the general remodeling - renovation of the City of Laredo World Trade Bridge Building to include but not limited to: project allowances per project manual - specifications, selective demolition of interior 1st and 2nd level non-bearing drywalls, suspended ceilings, porcelain flooring, wall base, hollow metal doors, frames, security window units, security stations, access control hardware, HVAC air handlers, compressors, and system components, lighting, power, fire alarm, security, CCTV system, general plumbing rough in and fixtures, and selective demolition of exterior / perimeter walls, aluminum windows, stone veneer / plaster to address wall waterproofing with new site parking and driveway asphaltic sealant, parking space striping, HC symbols, flatwork, fence / gates modifications, metal canopies, concrete flatwork, new / replacement flag stone veneer, masonry accessories, metal stud framing, galv. steel metal decking, misc. steel angles, and fabrications, rough carpentry, finish carpentry, millwork, custom solid counter tops and bases, standing seam roofing system, roof deck insulation, wall and decking elastomeric waterproofing membrane, metal flashings, prefinished gutters, downspouts, hollow metal door frames, doors, aluminum windows, security windows and glazing, security counter trays, new porcelain tile/base per allowances, 3 coats traditional plaster, traditional and metal panel suspended ceilings, metal wall panels, interior and exterior paint work, interior signage, new metal plaque, black out shades, metal storage shelving with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, CCTV, data IT, fire alarm, fire sprinkler system modifications / improvements as per the plans and specifications prepared by Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc. and respective professional services consultants dated October 11, 2024.
Construction contract time for the project is (270) working days.
A sole bid was received at the City Secretary’s office on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. which were publicly opened, read and taken advertisement on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:00 A.M.
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Total Base Bid |
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Sima Contractors, LLC, Laredo, Texas |
$2,845,000.00 |
Refer to attached letter of recommendation from Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc., Laredo, Texas.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Approval of this motion
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Various
Account #: Various
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Bridge Construction Projects Fund and 2022 Revenue Bond.
Bridge Construction Projects Fund - 553-4050-583-2010 - $2,110,987
2022 Revenue Bond - 553-9881-533-2010 - $734,013
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