SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Award a Purchase Order to Keystone Excavators, Inc. for MAR02 LS 9 and 10 Force Main Improvements project in the amount of $3,971,526.35, pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 25-0025-UT, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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SUMMARY:
On July 9, 2025, the Public Utilities Department issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 25-0025-UT, MAR02 LS 9 & 10 Force Main Improvements, which closed on August 13, 2025. Keystone Excavators, Inc., of Oldsmar, Florida, submitted the responsive and responsible bid in accordance with the project’s plans and specifications. Following review of the bid, the city’s Engineer of Record as well as the Public Utilities Department recommend awarding the contract to Keystone Excavators, Inc., in the amount of $3,971,526.35.
The project is expected to be completed in 365 days.
The City of Clearwater’s Public Utilities Department is responsible for owning, operating, and maintaining the wastewater collection system. This work was identified in the 2021 Wastewater Collection System Master Plan.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3217321-563800-96212
To provide additional funding needed for this project, a first quarter budget amendment will transfer Sewer revenue of $750,000.00 from project 321-96630, Sanitary Sewer Extensions to 321-96212, Sanitary Sewer Upgrades/Improvements. This project is funded by revenues from the Water and Sewer Utility Enterprise Fund.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
In furtherance of the Council’s Strategic Plan to achieve High Performing Government by maintaining public infrastructure through systematic management efforts, award of a Construction Contract to Keystone Excavators, Inc. is requested. The project also aligns with the City’s Strategic goals of Community Well-Being and Environmental Stewardship.
