BOARD OF EDUCATION OF HARFORD COUNTY
INFORMATIONAL REPORT
DECISION ON
CONTRACT AWARD FOR PARKING LOT RESURFACING PROJECT AT
C. MILTON WRIGHT HIGH SCHOOL
MAY 23, 2011
Background Information:
On behalf of the Facilities Management Department, the Purchasing Department is requesting approval to award a contract to Gray and Son, Inc., 430 West Padonia Road, Timonium, MD 21093, in the amount of $321,000.00 for the resurfacing of the parking lot at C. Milton Wright High School.
Discussion:
The parking lot at this school is in a state of disrepair, with potholes and extensive cracking, thus allowing moisture to accumulate, adding to the deterioration of the surface.
Bid documents were advertised on the HCPS website, ASBO website and E-Maryland Marketplace. Competitive bids were opened on April 20, 2011. Responses were received from six companies.
Company C. Milton Wright High
American Asphalt $349,702.00
American Infrastructure $337,337.00
Frank Goettner Construction Co. $321,121.00
Gray and Son, Inc. $321,000.00
M.T. Laney Company $285,273.33
NVM Contractors $331,960.00
The apparent low bidder, on this project was rejected as they failed to meet the MBE goals as specified in the bid. Purchasing recommends the award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Gray and Son, Inc. The vendor is in compliance with all terms, conditions and specifications of the bid.
Superintendent’s Recommendation:
The Superintendent of Schools recommends that the Board of Education approve the award of the contract to Gray and Son, Inc., based on the information indicated above.