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Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with National Fiber Construction Co. for the As-Needed Directional Boring Project (RFP 24-47; $274,388.25)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval, please find a resolution to approve a construction contract between the City of Ann Arbor and National Fiber Construction Co. (National Fiber) in the amount of $274,388.25 for the As-Needed Directional Boring Project (RFP 24-47).
The project includes directional boring, on an as-needed basis, for installation of conduit. The needs currently outlined are for electrical conduit, necessary for operation of City streetlights, flashing traffic signs, and other electrical equipment operated by the City's Signs and Signals Unit. The contract will be in place through June 30, 2026.
Engineering staff supervised the creation of plans and contract documents and bid the project through the City's Procurement Unit. On September 10, 2024, four 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. National Fiber Construction Co.
2. J. Ranck Electric, Inc.
3. Rauhorn Electric, Inc.
4. Duke's Root Control, Inc.
National Fiber received the highest score among the proposals reviewed by the selection committee. Therefore, staff recommends approving a contract with National Fiber for this project. National Fiber complies with the City's Non-Discrimination and Living Wage ordinances.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: The directional boring provided by this contract will be paid for within approved project budgets and annual operating budgets as appropriate....
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