R-07-05-10-8B1 - 5/10/2007 RESOLUTION NO. R-07-05-10-01
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock has duly advertised for bids for
the Police Facility Tower at 3001 Tellabs Drive, and
WHEREAS, while only one bid was received from Capstar Wireless,
Inc. , the City Council has determined that the bid is acceptable, and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to accept the bid of Capstar
Wireless, Inc. , Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on
behalf of the City a contract with Capstar Wireless, Inc. for the
Police Facility Tower at 3001 Tellabs Drive.
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of
the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this
Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to the
public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and
the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted
upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code, as amended.
RESOLVED this 10th day of May, 2007 .
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City of Round Rock, Texas
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CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Se etary
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C FAULKNER ENGINEERING
907 West 5h Street,Suite 250
Austin,Texas 78703
PO Box 1528
Austin,Texas 78767-1528
P: 512.495.9470
F:512.495.9473
April 11,2007
Larry Madsen
Construction Manager
Building Constriction&Facility Maintenance
City of Round Rock
Ofd. (512)218-5552
Fax(512)218-5563
Letter of Reference
Capstar Wreless Services, Inc.
Whom it may concern:
C Faun Engineering, LP has had the good fortune to work with Capstar Wireless
Services, Inc. (formerly JNC) for over 5 years. Additionally, I have personally worked with
Capstar Wireless Services PrinWals Justin Jones and Eric Chase for over 10 years.
Capstar Wireless Services has constructed numerous emergency wireless facilities under
contract to us and for major cellular carriers throughout the southwest United States.
My experience with Capstar Wireless Services is that they possess good character and
exhibit competency,ability,and character in all there work.
Sincerely,
Dale Shumaker, PE
Principal
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DATE: May 2, 2007
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting - May 10, 2007
ITEM: 8.B.1. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a
construction contract with Capstar Wireless, Inc. for the Round
Rock Police Facility Tower.
Department: Engineering and Development Services
Staff Person: Tom Word, Chief of Public Works Operations
Larry Madsen, Construction Manager
Justification:
The 130 foot tower will provide support of antennas/microwaves required for dispatch and
911 radio systems at the New Police Facility. Three companies picked up plans for review
but only Capstar Wireless Inc. provided a bid at the bid opening April 10th, 2007. The
engineer's original estimate was $100,000.00 and the actual bid is $116,000.00. Funding is
available in the overall budget for the project and the Police Department and Building
Construction staff is recommending approval resolution.
Funding:
Cost: $116,000.00
Source of funds: 2002 GO Bonds and General Self Finance Construction
Outside Resources: C. Faulkner Engineering (tower design consultant)
Background Information: N/A
Public Comment: N/A