R-01-08-23-14E4 - 8/23/2001 RESOLUTION NO. R-01-08-23-14E4
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock has duly advertised for bids for
the construction of a paved trail in Old Settlers Park at Palm Valley, and
WHEREAS, Camp Excavation and Contracting, Inc . has submitted the
lowest and best bid, and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to accept the bid of Camp
Excavation and Contracting, 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 Camp Excavation and Contracting,
Inc . for the construction of a paved trail in Old Settlers Park at Palm
Valley, a copy of said contract being attached hereto and incorporated
herein for all purposes .
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, and the Act .
RESOLVED this 23rd day of Au
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RO A. T UKA, JRWIxas
Mayor
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City of Round Ro ,
ST.
J E LAND, City Secretary
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Bid Tally Sheet
Old Settler's Park
Trail System
July 31, 2001
Bid Bond Addendum Bid Price - Alternate Bid Price -
Contractor Enclosed Concrete Asphalt
J-P General
Contractors Yes N/A $ 991,541.85 $ 771,662.42
Austin Filter
System, Inc. Yes N/A $ 747,125.00 $ 628,201.95
Shaffer Concrete
Yes N/A $ 940,636.00 $ 808,543.00
FT Woods
General
Contractors Yes N/A $ 1,105,094.42 $ 954,932.96
Camp Excavation
& Contracting
Yes N/A $ 881,636.00 $ 496,633.00
Chasco
Contracting Yes N/A $ 847,726.20 $ 727,930.90
BAKER-AICKLEN
& ASSOCIATES, INC.
LEngineers/Surveyors
August 3,2000
Parks and Recreation Department
615 Palm Valley Drive
Round Rock, TX 78664
Attn: Ms. Sharon Prete
RE: City Wide Trail System, Phase One, Old Settler's Park
Dear Ms. Prete:
As you are aware, bids were opened at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 31, 2001 for the "City Wide
Trail System, Phase One, Old Settler's Park"project.
A total of six (6) bids were received, with the lowest base bid submitted being from Austin Filter
Systems, Inc. of Austin, TX in the amount of $747,125.00 and lowest alternate bid submitted
being from Camp Excavation and Contracting, Inc. of Thomdale, TX in the amount of
496,633.00. A complete bid tabulation is enclosed for your review.
We have interviewed the references supplied by both Austin Filter Systems and Camp Excavation
and are satisfied as to their capabilities to complete the project. It is our understanding that the
Parks and Recreation Department is currently reviewing their options in terms of accepting the
lowest base bid versus the lowest alternate bid. In either case, by virtue of both contractor's past
experience, performance and submission of the lowest base/alternate bid, we recommend award
of this contract to either contractor.
If you have any questions or comments,please feel free to call at your convenience.
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203 E. Main St., Suite 201 • Round Rock, Texas 78664 512/244-9620 FAX 512/244-9623
DATE: August 17, 2001, 2001
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting—August 23, 2001
ITEM: 14.E.4. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract
with Camp Excavation and Contracting, Inc.for the construction
of a paved trail in Old Settlers Park at Palm Valley. The contract
with Camp Excavation and Contracting, Inc. is for$496,633.00.
Resource: Sharon Prete, Parks and Recreation Director
Wade Tomlinson
History: The Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan identified trail
development as the number one priority. Construction of this trail is also in
keeping with the Old Settlers Park at Palm Valley Master Plan.
Funding:
Cost: $496,633.00
Source of funds: $500,000.00 City of Round Rock Certificates of Obligation
$250,000.00 Williamson County General Obligation Bond
money
Outside Resources: Camp Excavation and Contracting Inc.
Impact: This contract with Camp Excavation and Contracting Inc. is for the
construction of approximately 3 miles of trail in Old Settlers Park at Palm
Valley. The trail will loop around Chandler Creek and connect to existing
trail. A bridge will be erected to cross the creek on the east side and the
Harrell Parkway low water crossing will be modified to accommodate
pedestrian traffic to the west.
Benefit: The trail will provide outdoor recreation for numerous activities including
walking, running, bicycling and roller-skating. The entire trail system has been
designed to meet the current Texas Accessibility Standards for persons with
disabilities.
Public Comment: PARD worked with various interest groups to developed the approved
plan for the trail system.
Sponsor: PARD