Item 4BApprove a Professional Services Agreement with Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. as Construction Manager at Risk for the DPS North Training Facility
Jim C. Blagg
Item 4B
Construction Manager at Risk
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 09-004, that delegates to the City Manager the authority to determine the construction method that is the best value for the City.
The Construction Manager at Risk was chosen for this project to obtain the highest level of quality and efficiency.
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Professional services include in general the following:
Preliminary evaluation of the project program and budget requirements;
Preliminary cost estimations;
Detailed cost estimates as project develops;
Identify subcontractors and suppliers;
Propose a Guaranteed Maximum Price;
Administer construction.
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Requests for Proposals for Construction Manager at Risk were sent out on February 14, 2009.
Six responses were received and opened on March 4.
The responses were reviewed and evaluated by a committee.
Three firms for follow-up interviews:
CORE Construction of Texas,
Gallagher Construction Services
Lee Lewis Construction, Inc.
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Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. has become a valuable partner in the construction of DPS HQ.
Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. has worked hand in hand with DPS to ensure a quality project that is on time and in budget.
Founded in 1976.
Most Competitive Hard Bid Contractor.
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Leader in Texas Building Industry.
Justice Sector Constructed Numerous.
Similar Projects Throughout Texas
Repeat Top 400 Contractor –ENRNews.
Top 10 Building Contractor in Texas.
2008 Contractor of the Year Dallas AIA.
Currently Over $600MIL CM Projects.
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Project cost ($245,000)
2.5% of estimated $9.8 million construction costs.
Funding available as part of FY 2009 CCPD CIP budget for DPS facility design.
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Crime Control Board recommended approval (5-0) at their April 14, 2009 meeting.
Representatives with the Lee Lewis Construction are available.
Questions?
Jim C. Blagg
817.748.8601