SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,300,908.75 and approve change order one decreasing the contract by $186,788.75 for a total value of $1,114,120.00 to B.L. Smith Electric, Inc., of Dundee, Florida, for the Marshall Street Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Motor Control Center No. 9 (MCC9) Electrical Systems Upgrades (16-0033-UT); approve supplemental work order one to Engineer of Record (EOR) McKim and Creed, Inc. in the amount of $19,992.00; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent).
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SUMMARY:
This project provides for the rehabilitation of existing MCC No. 9 at the Marshall Street WRF. The scope of work includes replacement of all electrical switch gear that has reached the end of their useful life. In addition, the building housing the electrical equipment will be hurricane hardened and exterior conduits, conductors and motor disconnects served by the MCC will be replaced.
B.L. Smith Electric, Inc. was the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with plans and specifications.
Deductive change order one resulted from a bid review by the EOR in conjunction with the contractor. Bid line items were revised accordingly to more accurately reflect scope.
EOR McKim & Creed, Inc. has reviewed the bid and recommends award to B.L. Smith Electric with the change order incorporated.
On October 10, 2016, the City Manager approved the design work order to McKim & Creed in the amount of $56,201.00.
Supplemental work order one will provide full Construction Engineering Inspection services during the construction phase of the project for a new work order value of $76,193.
Construction is expected to be complete within 180 consecutive calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed.
The City of Clearwater’s Public Utilities Department is responsible for owning, operating and maintaining the Marshall Street Water Reclamation Facility.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3217321-563800-96213 $1,114,120
3217321-561300-96213 $ 19,992
Funds are available in capital improvement project 96213, Marshall Street Upgrades Improvements, to fund this contract and supplemental work order.