SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a proposal from Construction Manager at Risk Wharton-Smith Inc., of Sanford, Florida, in the amount of $252,889.00 for the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Effluent Sand Filter Repairs project (18-0019-UT) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On August 4, 2016, City Council approved the use of Construction Manager at Risk Services (CMR) for Continuing Contracts with the following firms: Biltmore Construction Co., Inc. of Belleair, FL; Cathey Construction and Development, LLC of Mexico Beach, FL; Certus Builders, Inc. of Tampa, FL; J. Kokolakis Contracting, Inc. of Tarpons Springs, FL; J.O. Delotto & Sons, Inc. of Tampa, FL; Keystone Excavators, Inc. of Oldsmar, FL; Khors Construction, Inc. of Thonotosassa, FL; and Wharton-Smith, Inc. of Sanford, FL for a period of four years.
These firms were selected in accordance with Florida Statutes 255.103 and 287.055 under Request for Qualifications 24-16 based upon construction experience, financial capability, availability of qualified staff, local knowledge and involvement in the community.
The proposed project will remove existing filter media, clean and inspect the media bed and replenish with new media. The project also includes other miscellaneous work such as disposal of the existing filter media and replacement of the ten air diffuser drop pipe assemblies.
Project benefits include improved process efficiencies, ongoing rehabilitation of treatment infrastructure.
Construction is expected to be completed within 120 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:
3277327-563800-96664 $252,889
Funds are available in Utilities Renewal and Replacement project 96634, WPC R and R, to fund the proposal.