CC MEETING: February 3rd, 2026
DATE: January 22, 2026
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Jonathan Wheat, P.E., Director of Engineering
Shannon Hicks, P.E., Assistant City Manager
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Consider Authorizing the City Manager To Approve A Construction Contract With Axis Contracting, Inc. For the Country Club Drive Improvements Project In An Amount Not To Exceed $5,788,121.70.
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BACKGROUND:
The Country Club Drive Improvements Project is located along Country Club Drive from N. Josey Lane to Kelly Boulevard. Improvements for this project includes approximately 2.6 lane miles of pavement replacement, approximately 3,400 linear feet of 16" water line, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer improvements.
The engineer estimated construction cost is $6,228,035.55. As outlined below, the actual lowest qualified bid is approximately 16% below estimated budget, while meeting all project goals.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Thirteen (13) bids were received on January 14th, 2026, and ranged from $5,261,121.70 to $6,940,134.00. State Law allows evaluation of selection criteria which includes not only the price but also the validity or reliability of the price along with contractor qualifications. Qualifications include performance on past similar projects, experience of personnel assigned to the project, magnitude of municipal work, etc.
In consideration of all selection criteria, Axis Contracting, Inc. has submitted the lowest qualified bid of $5,261,121.70.
Axis Contracting, Inc. not only has adequate experience and resources to perform the work, but they have also successfully delivered Plano Parkway Park - Phase 1 project with the City of Carrollton. Upon incorporation of all selection criteria based on price and qualifications, Axis Contracting, Inc. is concluded to be the most responsible bidder for this project and offers the best overall value to the City.
With this road reconstruction staff recommend the inclusion of a construction contingency. The c...
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