Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding IFB T4220 CR 313 From 1100' E of IH35 to 580' E of CR 332 Milling, Sealing and Overlay to the lowest responsive bidder Lone Star Paving and authorizing execution of the agreement.

The Purchasing Department solicited sealed bids for IFB T4220 CR 313 From 1100' E of IH35 to 580' E of CR 332 Milling, Sealing and Overlay. Two (2) bids were received.  The bids have been reviewed and the apparent low bid (Lone Star Paving) was found to be responsive, mathematically correct, and materially balanced. The Contractor's low base bid is $91,907.70 above the Engineer's Estimate, a cost increase of 10.2%. In addition to meeting the bid qualifications subject to being low bidder, Lone Star Paving, has performed similar work on other projects and received positive references from those contacted. Based on the low bid of $898,393.30 and the previous work experience, we recommend awarding Lone Star Paving, the contract for The CR 313 Milling and Overlay project. Department point of contact is Terron Evertson. Funding Source-01.0200.0210.003599.