SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a Change Order to TLC Diversified, Inc. of Palmetto FL, to extend the project completion by 180 days, from May 28, 2024 through November 28, 2024, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Due to age and increasing capacity requirements identified in the Wastewater Collection System Master Plan, Lift Station 16 requires replacement. The work consists of demolishing the current lift station and constructing a new 4.9 MGD lift station located at the Western end of Pierce Street.
Public Utilities Department issued ITB 20-0008-UT which closed on March 22, 2023. TLC Diversified, Inc. of Palmetto, FL bid $7,933,000.00 and was the lowest and only responsible bid received in accordance with the plans and specifications.
The original City Contract specifies 270 calendar days to complete the entire Project. Council approval is required to extend the original contract time by 180 calendar days with a new final project completion of November 28, 2024. The increase is mainly due to multiple factors that are out of TLC Diversified, Inc.’s control, that include the global supply crisis, shipping delays, global shortages, as well as manufacturing delays from component manufacturers.
The City of Clearwater’s Public Utilities Department is responsible for owning, operating, and maintaining the sanitary sewer collection system.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
No funding required.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
In furtherance of the Council’s Strategic Plan to achieve High Performing Government by maintaining public infrastructure through systematic management efforts, approval of change order to extend the project completion by 180 days is requested.
