HomeMy WebLinkAboutMO #2985MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2985
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT WITH JIM SMITH CONTRACTING CO., LLC, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,413.644.86 FOR THE PADUCAH
RIVERFRONT INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (BUILD)
WHEREAS, On July 16, 2024, the Engineering Department advertised in the Paducah
Sun an Invitation to Bid for the BUILD grant project; and
WHEREAS, on July 16, 2024, the Engineering Department opened sealed bids for the
BUILD project. The City received one (1) bid packet from Jim Smith Contracting for
$26,150,000; and
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2024, the City received approval from MARAD to conduct a
non-competitive negotiation with Jim Smith Contracting to discuss cost-saving measures, and on
October 30, 2024, the City finalized negotiations with Jim Smith Contracting for an agreed-upon
amount not to exceed $20,413,644.86 in construction contract costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. The City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract
with Jim Smith Contracting Co., LLC for construction of the BUILD grant project, for a total
amount not to exceed $20,413,644.86.
SECTION 2. The cost shall be paid from the BUILD Grant, Project Account Number
DT0050.
SECTION 3. This order will be in full force and e4fron after the date of its
adoption.
George Bray, Mayor
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Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, November 12, 2024
Recorded by Lindsay Parish, City Clerk, November 12, 2024
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