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Resolution rejecting the low bid of Clore Equipment, LLC as non-
responsive for failure to demonstrate the required experience by not
completing the Statement of Experience and awarding a construction
contract to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., Corpus Christi, TX,
for the reconstruction of Callicoatte Road from IH37 to Up -River
Road, located in City Council District 1, with new concrete pavement
and utility improvements in an amount of $1,927,197.50, with FY 2022
funding available from the Streets Bond 2018, Storm Water,
Wastewater, Water, and Gas Funds.
WHEREAS, bids were opened on August 19, 2021, for the Callicoatte Road from IH37 to
Up River Road reconstruction project ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, Section 2, paragraph 2.3 Bid Requirements of the Bid Documents states:
A. The Bidder must have operated continuously for a minimum of 5 years as an
established firm in providing construction in all areas associated with street
reconstruction and widening, including planning, overlay, curb and gutter, full
pavement reconstruction and new underground stormwater infrastructure, wastewater
and water utility improvements. This experience must be outlined in the Statement of
Experience Form provided in this RFB.
D.1. Statement of Experience — Bidder agrees to provide a Statement of Experience
with its bid to demonstrate the Bidder's responsibility and ability to meet the minimum
requirements to complete the Work. Failure to submit the required information in the
Statement of Experience may result in the Bid being considered non-responsive.
WHEREAS, Section 00 45 16 Statement of Experience, paragraph 1.01 provides, "To be
considered responsive, the Bidder must complete and submit the Statement of
Experience to demonstrate the Bidders' responsibility and ability to meet the minimum
requirements to complete the Work. Failure to submit the required information in the
Statement of Experience may result in the Owner considering the Bid non-responsive and
result in rejection of the Bid by the Owner."
WHEREAS, Section 00 45 16 Statement of Experience, paragraph 2.06.A requires the
Bidder to: "Provide information on projects that have been awarded to the Organization
in the last 5 years. Experience must include the satisfactory completion of at least five
similar projects within the last 5 years for the Bidder's organization that are equal to or
greater in size and magnitude than the current Project."
WHEREAS, the apparent low bidder for the Project, Clore Equipment, LLC ("Clore"),
failed to submit a completed Statement of Experience; and
WHEREAS, Clore failed to show satisfactory completion of at least five similar projects
within the last five years that are equal to or greater in size and magnitude than the current
project.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The apparent low bid submitted by Clore Equipment, LLC is rejected as non-
responsive.
SECTION 2. The City Manager or designee is authorized to execute a construction
contract with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas as the lowest
responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of $1,927,197.50 for the Callicoatte Road,
from IH37 to Up River Road reconstruction project.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the I cl1 day of z)1 T, 2021:
Paulette M. Guajardo
Roland Barrera
Gil Hernandez
Michael Hunter
Billy Lerma
John Martinez
Ben Molina
Mike Pusley
Greg Smith
ATTEST: OF CORPUS CHRISTI
I a° • , OVIA1(A
Rebecca Huerta Paulette M. Guajardo
City Secretary
Mayor
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS
(City Charter Article IV, Sections 7 & 8)
I, the Director of Financial Services of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas (or his/her duly authorized
representative), hereby certify to the City Council and other appropriate officers that the money required
for the current fiscal year's portion of the contract, agreement, obligation or expenditure described
below is in the Treasury to the credit of the Fund specified below, from which it is to be drawn, and has
not been appropriated for any other purpose. Future payments are subject to annual appropriation
by the City Council.
City Council Action Date: October 19, 2021 Legistar Number: 21-0998
Agenda Item: Resolution rejecting the low bid of Clore Equipment, LLC as non-responsive for failure to
demonstrate the required experience by not completing the Statement of Experience and awarding a
construction contract to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., Corpus Christi, TX, for the reconstruction
of Callicoatte Road from IH37 to Up -River Road, located in City Council District 1, with new concrete
pavement and utility improvements in an amount of $1,927,197.50, with FY 2022 funding available from
the Streets Bond 2018, Storm Water, Wastewater, Water, and Gas Funds.
Amount Required: $1,927,197.50
Fund Name
Accounting
Unit
Account
No.
Activity No.
Amount
ST2020 Bd18 P1
3556-051
550910
18010 -A -3556 -EXP
$653,709.60
StrmWtr2021 CI
4533-043
550910
18010 -A -4533 -EXP
$331,775.40
WW 2021 CIP
4258-042
550910
18010 -A -4258 -EXP
$284,157.55
Water Cap Resv
4480-041
550910
18010 -A -4480 -EXP
$569,532.60
Gas 2015 Bnd
4561-022
550910
18010 -A -4561 -EXP
$88,022.35
Total
$1,927,197.50
Director of Fina ciale,vices
Date: 10 ic/I