1993-06-14 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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~T FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEND~ Agenda Date Requested: June 14 1993 Requested By: S, Gillett ~~ Department: Report Resolution Public Works xxxx Ordinance Exhibits: Ordinance No. 93-1913 Bid Tabulation and Engineer's Recommendation SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The City of La Porte opened bids for the construction of improvements at the La Porte Municipal Airport on June 8, 1993. Improvements include the construction of taxiway and runway extensions, taxiway and runway overlay, lighting and navigational improvements. Bids were structured with three (3) alternates for additional work to ensure the Project was within the budget established by the City and the FAA. The alternates include the use of paving fabric with the proposed overlays, and the overlay of both runways and taxiways with three (3) inches of material. Base bid called for a two (2) inch overlay. A total of eight (8) contractor were prequalified under the City's prequalification process. Bids were received from six (6) prequalified contractors. Low bid for both the base bid items and all three alternates was received from Jones G. Finke, Inc. for a total bid of one million four hundred sixty eight thousand three hundred thirty five dollars and forty five cents ($1,468,335.54). This amount is within the budget established by the City and the FAA. With the additional strength and service life of the fabric and additional overlay, it is recommended that all three alternates be included in the bid award. Action Required by Council: Approve Ordinance No. 93-1913 approving a contract between the City of La Porte and Jones G. Finke, Inc. in the amount of $1,468,335.54 for the construction of improvements at the LA Porte Municipal Airport. Availability of Funds: xxx X General Fund Capital Improvement other - Airport Fund Water/Wastewater General Revenue Sharing Account Number: Funds Available: -XX-YES NO A Council A enda DA