Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding IFB # 1710-194 Neenah Ave Widening to the lowest responsive bidder MA Smith Contracting.

The bids have been reviewed and the apparent low bid (MA Smith Contracting) was found to be responsive,
mathematically correct, and materially balanced. Following is a summary of the bid totals:

1. MA Smith Contracting $2,529,398.54
2. CRU, Ltd $2,539,749.20
3. Cox Commercial Construction $3,228,359.00
4. Patin Construction $3,795,341.50

The Contractor’s low base bid is $1,283,032.46 below the Engineer’s Estimate, a cost saving of
33.7%. The bidding was competitive with the lowest two bidders being within 1% of each other.
In addition to meeting the bid qualifications subject to being low bidder, MA Smith Contracting
has successfully completed many past Williamson County projects including County Road 277,
IH 35 Northbound Frontage Road Driveway, Madrid Drive Extension, and King of Kings
Crossing. Based on the quality of past work, HNTB concurs with the recommendation of the Design
Engineer, Stantec Consulting, for award of the Neenah Avenue Widening (Olive Hill Drive to the
end of roadway) construction contract to MA Smith Contracting in the amount of $2,529,398.54.