Requesting action to correct the base bid submitted by Diamond Eight Industries, LLC total from $278,550.00  to $278,658.00, due to contractor’s mathematical error.  Subject to compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Diamond Eight Industries, LLC in the amount of $278,658.00.  UCP Funds from FYs 2017 & 2018 from San Juan Street Improvements line item will be utilized.

The Urban County Program has requested and received bids for the City of San Juan Street Improvements Project.  Cruz Hogan Consultants, Inc. prepared plans & specifications packages and bids were received and opened at Hidalgo County Purchasing Department on July 31, 2019.  After review, project engineer recommended Diamond Eight Industries, LLC as the lowest qualified bidder out of 10 (ten) bids received. Attached is recommendation letter from Cruz Hogan Consultants, Inc., bid tabulation sheet, contract, certificate of liability insurance and HB 1295 form).
 
Contract Amount:     $ 278,658.00
 
Funds Available:       $  49,023.06    2017 Street Improvements
                                    $235,647.92    2018 Street Improvements
                                    $284,670.98    Total Available