SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a proposal from Construction Manager at Risk Keystone Excavators Inc., of Oldsmar, Florida, in the amount of $104,555.00 for the construction of Arlie Avenue Stormwater Improvements (17-0068-EN) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
August 4, 2016, City Council approved the use of Construction Manager at Risk Services (CMR) for Continuing Contracts 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 existing storm system is currently located in unincorporated Pinellas County and is nearing the end of its useful lifespan. This project consists of removing the aged storm system and constructing a new storm conveyance system within the City’s right of way. This project also includes the demolition of the existing nonfunctioning stormwater pump station located at the west end of Arlie Avenue.
Construction duration is 60 calendar days with an anticipated start in mid-February 2018.
Future maintenance of the system upgrades will be performed by the Stormwater Maintenance Division.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0315-96124-563700-539-000-0000 $104,555
Funds are available in capital improvement project 315-96124, Storm Pipe System Improvements, to fund this contract.