HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 19 - Canopy Community Outreach CenterMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 19, 2024
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE AWARD OF RFB 60-24 FOR THE COMMUNITY
OUTREACH PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the award of RFB 60-24 to construct
a canopy at the Community Outreach Center with Structures & Interiors
for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Permanent Capital Maintenance Fund
(Facilities) for an estimated amount of $64,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to construct a canopy over the stairs and
the deck areas between the two portable buildings. This will provide a
protection from the weather elements in this area.
Bids were taken in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, Section 252.021 (a) and Section 252.041 (a). The bid
advertisement was posted in the Fort Worth Star Telegram on September
11, 2024, and September 18, 2024. RFB 60-24 was issued through the
City eBid system with 1062 invitations sent out. 61 vendors viewed and
downloaded the RFB, and four bids were received. The bid was opened
electronically on October 3, 2024, at 2 pm.
Based on the evaluation of the bid by the Public Works Department and
Purchasing, it was determined the awards be made based on the lowest
responsible and responsive bid meeting specifications. Based on these
factors, Structures & Interiors submitted the most responsive bid for the
project.
Staff recommends approval.
CH/LW