210708 -- City Council -- Agenda Questions
Council questions and staff responses for items on July 8, 2021 City Council Meeting
Item 7.2 -Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the rejection of received
proposals and cancelation of RFP 21-051 for the Northgate Underground Conduit & Manhole
Construction
Sponsor: Timothy Crabb
Question/Comment: We request an explanation of consent item 7.3 regarding the rejection of
bids.
Response: The design of this project took longer than estimated. These delays, and possible
construction difficulties that might be encountered, would cause this project not to be
completed before football season, and would possibly cause it to run into the
November/December timeframe. This would affect access and use of the Promenade, along
with the City’s parking lot during a high usage timeframe. Instead of adversely affecting the use
of this area during the fall, it was decided to reject the bid and postpone this work until May of
2022.
Item 7.5- Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding approval of Amendment 1 to
the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract with JaCody Construction, LP accepting
the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $1,799,989 for the new Facilities Maintenance
building project.
Question/Comment: I request a public presentation of 7.5 regarding rationale and plan for a new
maintenance facility.
Sponsor: Emily Fisher/ Ryan Key
Response: Staff previously presented this item twice. First, Council approved a professional
services contract with Arkitex Studio on January 14, 2021. This was presented a second time,
when a construction manager at risk contract with Jacody Construction, LP was approved on
March 11, 2021. The amendment for consideration on the agenda is setting the guaranteed
maximum price for the contract, meaning the cost of the construction of the facility will not
exceed this amount. All permits have been obtained for the facility and construction can begin
immediately. Estimated completion of the building will be in Spring of 2022.
The new facilities maintenance building will be a 7500 square foot metal building and shop
located behind Public Works Administration on William King Cole. The facility will include
offices and vehicle bays for the Facilities Maintenance division. Currently, Facilities
Maintenance is located at the old fire station at 1207 Texas Ave. We are currently designing a
renovation of 1207 which will be the future location of Visit College Station. The completion of
the Facilities Maintenance Building will be in spring of 2022 and once the division can move into
the new facility, renovation work will begin at 1207.
Question/Comment: I would like to see the bid summary on this project as well.
Response: Please see pages 35-37 of the council packet, as it lists the bid summary provided by
JaCody Construction, LP.