Number
R_12859
Version
Substitute 1
Reference
Sponsor
The Chair
Title:
In light of the historically robust construction activity in the Milwaukee region, financing and timing constraints, and regulatory requirements, authorizing the Secretary-Executive Director to negotiate a contract with Moore Construction Services LLC for the construction of WG Scattered Sites in an amount not-to-exceed $6.5 million and, contingent upon successful negotiation and HUD approval, award a contract to Moore Construction Services LLC for WG Scattered Sites
Analysis
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WHEREAS, a formal, public Invitation for Bids was issued for WG Scattered Sites as Official Notice Number 57784; and
WHEREAS, multiple advertisements, notifications, and postings were placed at the local and national levels to foment interest of prospective bidders; and
WHEREAS, upon learning that only a few general contractors were actively pursuing the project, staff extended the bid due date by; WG Scattered Sites: 28 calendar days to afford more time for bid preparation by prospective bidders; and
WHEREAS, staff contacted directly several additional general contractors to encourage them to consider submitting a bid for the project; and
WHEREAS, despite the efforts enumerated above, only one bid was received; and
WHEREAS, the sole bid was prohibitively over budget and therefore rejected; and
WHEREAS, the sole bidder, WG Scattered Sites: Moore Construction Services LLC], nonetheless is a reputable firm that demonstrated interest in the project; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that in light of the historically robust construction activity in the Milwaukee region, financing and timing constraints, and regulatory requirements, authorizing the Secretary-Executive Director to negotiate a contract with Moore Construction Services LLC for WG Scattered Sites in an amount not to exceed $6.5 million and, contingent upon successful negotiation and HUD approval, award a contract to Moore Constr...
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