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Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with Fonson Company, Inc. for the West Madison - Madison Place Water Main and Resurfacing Project ($2,122,850) and to Appropriate $1,133,000 in Internal Contributing Funds (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval, please find a resolution to approve a construction contract between the City of Ann Arbor and Fonson Company, Inc. (Fonson) in the amount of $2,122,850 for the West Madison - Madison Place Water Main and Resurfacing (RFP 23-08).
The scope of this project includes the following:
* Water main replacement, miscellaneous catch basin replacement, and road resurfacing on West Madison Street/Madison Place from Soule Boulevard to the south end of Madison Place.
* Construct a turnaround on the City owned parcel at the south end of Madison Place
* Intersection improvements at Madison Street & Eberwhite Blvd, including a mini-roundabout, crosswalks, pavement markings, and signage.
Engineering staff supervised the creation of plans and contract documents and bid the project through the City's Procurement Unit. On March 30, 2023, three proposals were received for this work. A selection committee comprised of Public Services staff reviewed the proposals and determined which bidder was the best value based on the criteria in ORD-21-41:
* Qualifications, Experience, & Accountability (20%)
* Workplace Safety (20%)
* Workforce Development (20%)
* Social Equity & Sustainability (20%)
* Schedule of Pricing/Cost (20%)
After reviewing and scoring the proposals, staff ranked the responding firms in the following order:
1. Fonson Company, Inc.
2. Bailey Excavating, Inc.
3. E.T. Mackenzie Company, Inc.
Fonson received the highest score among the proposals reviewed by the selection committee. Therefore, staff recommends entering into a contract for this project with Fonson. Fonson complies with the City's Non-Discrimination and Living Wage ordinances.
The construction of the project is schedu...
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