HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutionToAwardBidSteelModularBridgeKITTITAS COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA DATE: August 1st, 2017
ACTION REQUESTED: To Award the Bid for Design, Fabricating, Finishing and
Transporting a Steel Modular Bridge and Authorize the
Public Works Director to Execute the Same
BACKGROUND: The Department of Public Works solicited bids for the
procurement of a 90 foot temporary steel bridge. The
bridge will be constructed of one 60 foot section and one
30 foot section. Each section can be deployed
independently or together for larger spans. The bridge will
be 14 foot wide with wood decking and crash rated railing.
The procurement of the bridge will be funded by the
previously approved FEMA alternative project (November
2015 flooding event at Ringer Loop). This alternative
project allowed the County to procure equipment to assist
in future flood events in lieu of repairing the damaged
roadway section of Ringer Loop.
Sealed bids were received by Public Works on July 21St,
2017 at 10:00 a.m. The engineers estimate reflected a total
project cost of $159,075.00.
Three (3) bids were received for the prescribed work.
Public Works recommends awarding the contract to Big R
Bridge for the amount of $147,678.53 approximately 7%
under the engineers estimate.
Work will commence immediately and the temporary
bridge will be supplied prior to October 31St, 2017.
INTERACTION: Public Works
RECOMMENDATION: Move to approve a resolution awarding the Contract for
Design, Fabricating, Finishing and Transporting a Steel
Modular Bridge and Authorize the Public Works Director
to Execute the Same.
HANDLING: Return one (1) copy to Public Works
ATTACHMENTS: Bid Tabs
LEAD STAFF: Lucas Huck, County Engineer
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION
NO.
RESOLUTION TO AWARD THE BID FOR DESIGN, FABRICATING, FINISHING
AND TRANSPORTING A STEEL MODULAR BRIDGE AND AUTHORIZE THE
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT
WHEREAS: Kittitas County qualified for FEMA Financial Assistance needed as a result of the
November 2015 flooding event at Ringer Loop; and
WHEREAS: Kittitas County Department of Public Works successfully negotiated an
alternative project with FEMA; and
WHEREAS: The Department of Public Works solicited bids for the procurement of a 90 foot
temporary steel bridge in accordance with RCW 36.77.020 Contract Procedures;
and
WHEREAS: Sealed bids were opened on July 21, 2017 at 10:00 am in the Kittitas County
Permit Center, Department of Public Works, 411 N. Ruby Street, Suite 1,
Ellensburg, Washington; and
WHEREAS: Three (3) bids were received for the prescribed work. The Public Works
Department recommends the lowest responsive bid be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners, in the
best interest of the public, does hereby award the contract for the Design, Fabricating, Finishing
and Transporting a Steel Modular Bridge to Big R Bridge in the amount of $147,678.53.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Public Works is authorized to sign the
contract documents for said project.
DATED this 1 st day of August, 2017, at Ellensburg, Washington
Attest:
❑ Clerk of the Board- Julie Kjorsvik
❑ Deputy Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Paul Jewell, Chairman
Laura Osiadacz, Vice -Chairman
Obie O'Brien, Commissioner
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