SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Award a Purchase Order to Murphy Pipeline Contractors, LLC, of Jacksonville, FL, for Island Estates Cast Iron Water Main Replacement Project in the amount of $4,377,879.00 pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) No.23-0056-UT and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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SUMMARY:
On February 21, 2024, Public Utilities issued ITB No. 23-0056-UT, Island Estates Cast Iron Water Main Replacement, which closed on April 24, 2024. Murphy Pipeline Contractors, LLC, of Jacksonville, FL, was the lowest bid received in accordance with the plans and specifications. After reviewing the contractor bid, the city’s Engineer of Record, CHA Consulting, and Public Utilities recommend awarding the contract to Murphy Pipeline Contractors LLC, in the amount of $4,377,879.00.
The project is expected to be completed in 12 months.
The City of Clearwater’s Public Utilities Department is responsible for owning, operating, and maintaining the potable water distribution system. This work was identified in the 2022 Water Master Plan.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3217321-561300-96742 $4,377,879.00
Funds are available in capital improvement project 321-96742, Line Relocation - Capital, to fund this purchase order.
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 Murphy Pipeline Contractors, LLC is requested. The project also aligns with the City’s Strategic goals of Community Well-Being and Environmental Stewardship.
