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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2000
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF BID 62-2000, INTERIOR REHABILITATION OF
FORBES HOUSE
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of an award to Russell Anderson Construction for a
contract to rehabilitate the interior of the Forbes House, 208 South Dooley, in the total
amount of $61,382.50.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds are available in account 179-79149 (CIP Non -Bond Funded/Rehab. Projects) in
the amount of $61,382.50.
BACKGROUND:
Request for bids for this procurement were sent to ten prospective vendors in
accordance with Local Government Code, Section 252.021. Only one vendor submitted
a bid. Staff contacted several non -responding vendors to find out why they did not
submit bids. Staff found that several vendors cited existing workloads as the cause of
their disinterest. Notice of the bid was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram and the
Grapevine Sun on June 22, 2000 and June 29, 2000. The bid was also advertised
through the City purchasing web site. Bid forms were also available for download from
the web site. A pre-bid meeting was held on August 15, 2000 and two vendors attended.
The proposed work includes the interior rehabilitation of the historic 1927 Forbes House
that was moved into Grapevine from Colleyville last summer. The exterior rehabilitation
was completed and the house was made available for sale; however, there were no
interested buyers.
Proposed interior improvements include new tile and carpeting, electrical, plumbing and
HVAC systems, new kitchen and bathrooms and converting the former two bedroom/one
bath home into a two bedroom/two bath home with a study. A concrete driveway will
also be included in the work. These improvements will make the Forbes House more
marketable to the public.
Staff requests approval.
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September 14, 2000 (1:59PM)