CC MEETING: January 7, 2025
DATE: December 20, 2024
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 The Fain Group, Inc. For The Dudley Branch Trail Project In An Amount Not To Exceed $9,150,070.05.
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BACKGROUND:
The Dudley Branch Trail project involves the construction of a 2.1-mile hike and bike trail along the Dudley Branch channel, extending from Trade Center to Old Denton Road, with no adverse effects on the floodplain. The project includes the installation of fencing along sections of the trail, the construction of three bridges crossing Dudley Branch, and concrete block walls to enhance stability and safety.
The background and history of the Dudley Branch Trail project is extensive and spans multiple years. For further information, please refer to the attached document detailing the history and key milestones of the project.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Three (3) bids were received on November 14, 2024. Bids ranged from $8,850,070.05 submitted by The Fain Group, Inc. to a high bid of $10,941,733.23. The Engineering Estimate for this project was $11,500,000. In recent years, The Fain Group, Inc., has successfully completed several trail projects for surrounding municipalities, and were highly recommended. Multiple cities indicated that the company remained on schedule and on budget and had the ability to complete all tasks required of the Dudley Branch Trail project. The contractor appears capable of completing this project in the allotted schedule.
Staff recommends the inclusion of a construction contingency. The construction contingency provides an expedient manner to accommodate unforeseen costs and minor additions in work common in all construction projects. Examples include unexpected conditions discovered during construction, and changes to design that were not possible du...
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