Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on awarding IFB #24IFB15 for Construction of Liberty Hill Bypass to the lowest and best bidder, Chasco Constructors, for the amount of $14,149,449.00 and authorizing the execution of the agreement. The funding source is P346.  

Williamson County sent out over 5,000 notifications with 105 document takers and received 7 submitting bids. The bids have been reviewed and the apparent low bidder, Chasco Constructors, was found to be responsive and materially balanced.  Their lowest bid of $14,149,449.00 was 18.20% below the Engineers' estimate. The bidding was competitive with the lowest two bidders being within 5.1% of each other.  In addition to meeting the bid qualifications subject to being the low bidder, Chasco Constructors has successfully completed previous projects for Williamson County. Based on the quality of work performed and favorable working relationship with the County and its representatives, staff recommends award of IFB #24IFB15 for Construction of Liberty Hill Bypass to Chasco Constructors for the amount of $14,149,449.00. Funding source is P346. Point of Contact is Anthony Gavlik.