SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve an increase to the purchase order to Central Florida Contractors, Inc. of Seminole, Florida, for the 2021 Sidewalks project (20-0026-EN), in the amount of $500,000 for years three and four, increasing the contract from $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 annually on a unit price basis pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 20-0026-EN, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The City of Clearwater’s annual sidewalk construction program covers construction of new sidewalks which includes a significant amount of American Disabilities Act (ADA) related upgrades as well as repair and replacement of existing sidewalks, curbing, and driveway aprons throughout Clearwater.
January 21, 2021, City Council awarded a $750,000 construction contract to Central Florida Contractors, Inc. for the 2021 Sidewalk project for a one-year term with the option to renew for three, one-year terms pursuant to ITB 20-0026-EN.
May 5, 2022, City Council approved increasing the annual contract by $750,000 to $1,500,000 for the remaining three years to assist Streets and Sidewalks with a backlog of repairs totaling over 300 locations of varied complexity outside of the original scope for the contract.
August of 2022, additional locations were surveyed and identified for emergency sidewalk repairs, and the Engineering Division was asked to assist Parks and Recreation with restoration of sidewalks at Valencia and Cliff Stephens parks. Neighborhoods targeted for sidewalk repairs on a city-wide 3-year plan will commence at the Pine Crest subdivision.
December 2, 2022, City Council approved a one-time $1,000,000 increase to be used for the completion of a backlog of sidewalk repairs and increased efforts towards safety improvements, increase connectivity and accessibility across city neighborhoods for year two ending June 20, 2023.
Public Works is requesting an additional $500,000 annually for years three and four to address sidewalk repairs as part of the 3-year CIP plan, as well as repairs to sidewalks evaluated by a Tindale Oliver Sidewalk Assessment. Project funds will also be used to supplement the efforts of the Streets and Sidewalks division in addressing citizen complaints.
The City of Clearwater has approximately 360 miles of sidewalks and 560 miles of various types of curb/gutters.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
ENRD180004-CONS-CNSTRC $500,000
Funds are available in capital improvement project ENRD180004, Streets and Sidewalks, to fund this increase in FY23 and will be funded in the capital project for years three and four.