Department of Public Works
Reference: Downtown Main Street Pedestrian Improvements, Project #: 23-008266
To: Mayor Gregory Mills and Members of City Council
Through: Michael P. Martinez City Manager
Prepared By: Noe Martinez, Public Works Staff Engineer
Date Prepared: December 1, 2023
PURPOSE
Presenting information regarding the procurement of 23-008266 Downtown Main Street Pedestrian Improvements and requesting a resolution to award a contract to Lucero Concrete Contractors, LLC, deemed the most responsive and responsible bidder of the three (3) bids received in response to the posted solicitation, and approving the resolution giving the City Manager, or designee, authority to sign the contract. Per City Code Section 3-8-30(b): “All materials, services, and construction contracts, except as otherwise provided in this Article, with an estimated cost greater than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00), shall be awarded through the formal solicitation procedure or the formal RFP process by the City Council. After due notice inviting bids, purchase orders, and contracts shall be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.”
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Downtown Brighton is the heart of the city and connects residents, business owners, and visitors. Main Street runs along Downton Brighton providing access to vehicles, pedestrians, and multi-modal users.
The City of Brighton applied and received the Revitalizing Downtown grant award administrated by the Colorado Department of Transportation for the amount of $137,911.82 for the Downtown Main Street Pedestrian Improvements project. The project is intended to promote safety along three essential pedestrian crossings on Main Street. The existing pedestrian crossing curb extensions will be upgraded to a raised pedestrian crossing with flashing beacons and striping for added safety.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Sufficient appropriation exists for the Downtown Main Street Pedestrian and Bike Improvements. Additional support for the projects is being received through an awarded grant in the amount of $137,911.82. The estimated financial responsibility of the City of Brighton is $27,386.13. The bid from Lucero Concrete Contractors, LLC of $165,297.95 is within the allocated amount for the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Finance Department and the Public Works Department completed the review and evaluation of this bid. Staff recommends approving the Resolution awarding the contract to the most responsive and responsible bidder to perform the required service, Lucero Concrete Contractors, LLC, in the amount of $165,297.95.
OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Ø Approve Resolution
Ø Amend the Resolution
Ø Deny Resolution
Attachments:
Ø Resolution
Ø PowerPoint