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Page 1 of 1 <br />INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM <br /> DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS <br /> DIVISION OF ENGINEERING <br />TO: Theresa Heffner, Clerk <br />Board of Public Works <br />FROM: Zach Hurst, PE, Sr. Project Engineer <br />SUBJECT: Reject Bids - Project No. 123-014 <br />Demolition of 1000 W. Sample St. [Former Fun FX Bldg.] <br />DATE: 02/20/2024 <br />On February 13, 2024, the Board of Public Works opened and read bids for the above project. <br />The project covers the demolition and removal of the existing burned-out building located at <br />1000 West Sample Street, known locally as the former Fun F/X Building. <br />Seven bids were received, with a breakdown of the bids as follows: <br />Contractor Base Bid Acknowledge <br />Addendum? <br />Met M/W <br />Goals? <br />Green Demolition $553,800 Yes No <br />Dore & Associates $593,700 Yes No <br />The MRD Group $828,280 Yes Yes <br />Ritschard Bros. $924,573 Yes Yes <br />C.Lee Construction $1,099,920 Yes No <br />Indiana Earth $1,252,000 Yes Yes <br />C&E Excavating $1,259,640 Yes Yes <br />The two low bids neglected to meet both the WBE and MBE goals for the project, which are <br />4.65% and 1.39%, respectively. The third low bid is complete and responsive, but at a price <br />differential of $274,480. To that end, staff recommends the Board reject all bids in order to <br />better educate local vendors on the City’s Inclusive Procurement Ordinance and achieve more <br />competitive pricing. <br />A Request to Advertise is also included in this bid rejection. <br />February 27, 2024