SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a Purchase Order to Equix Holdings, Inc., dba Equix Energy Services, LLC of Midway, FL for the installation of gas mains, service lines and related construction gas work for Clearwater Gas System’s natural gas distribution pipeline system in the annual not-to-exceed amount of $6,650,000, with the option for three, one-year renewals pursuant to Invitation to Bid 23-23, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Invitation to Bid (ITB) #23-23 for Natural Gas Mains, Service Lines, and House Piping Installation Services was issued on February 3, 2023. Two bids were received and are considered responsive to the requirements set forth in the solicitation.
Clearwater Gas System (CGS) is requesting to award Equix Energy Services, LLC, the lowest responsive, responsible vendor to perform the installation of gas mains, service lines and related construction gas work for CGS's natural gas distribution pipeline system.
Equix Group Award:
Group 1: MAIN LINES - PLASTIC
Group 2: MAIN LINES - STEEL
Group 3: SERVICE LINES - PLASTIC, 50 feet or less
Group 4: SERVICE LINES - PLASTIC, 50-100 feet
Group 5: SERVICE LINES - PLASTIC, 100 feet or greater
Group 6: CASING PUSH / MISSILE
Group 7: JACK AND / OR BORE - STEEL
Group 8: DIRECTIONAL BORE - PLASTIC
Group 9: STEEL-WELD, MECHANICAL & PE TAPPING TEES
Group 10: SOD
Group 11: TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL (TTC)
Group 12: METER AND REGULATOR INSTALLATION
Group 13: SURFACE RESTORATION
Group 14: PIPE REMOVAL
Group 16: OTHER PAY ITEMS
Group 17: LABOR
Total: $6,650,000.00
Group #15 (Underground Exterior House Piping) will be issued under a separate purchase order, as this is a resale item to the customer and not associated with a Capital Improvement project.
The previous contract ended on March 31, 2023. To ensure that high priority projects are handled and to eliminate any construction delays, the City Manager has approved CGS to move forward with $100,000.00 purchase order (included in this amount) once the Performance Bond and Certificate of Insurance have been received.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
CGS has budgeted funds available in account codes 3237323-96378 (Pasco New Mains & Service Lines), and 3237323-96377 (Pinellas New Mains & Service Lines).