SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize the continuing use of construction contracts originally approved on September 15, 2022 to the following contractors: Engineered Spray Solutions, of Lakeland, FL; Inliner Solutions, of Sanford, FL; Rowland, Inc. of Pinellas Park, FL; and USSI, LLC of Venice, FL, for the 2023 Sewer Point Repairs and Improvements in the amount of $31,750,000.00 for an additional one-year term on a unit price basis pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 22-0006-UT and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The City initiated a comprehensive maintenance program to clean, inspect, rehabilitate, and repair existing sanitary sewer pipelines and manholes throughout its wastewater collection system (WWCS). The goal is to maintain the integrity of the sanitary sewer system and minimize inflow & infiltration of groundwater and stormwater. There are six groups of different types of work included in this program: Groups A though Group F.
Per Invitation to Bid 22-0006-UT, bids were reviewed by City staff based on unit prices and are awarded to the lowest responsible bids received in accordance with plans and specifications. The initial term of this contract was approved by Council on September 15, 2022 (Agenda ID #22-0732). This authorization is for the second renewal option available under this ITB.
Inliner Solutions, LLC will be continuing the contract to perform Group A - Sanitary Sewer Trenchless Reconstruction. This work includes cured in place pipe lining of selected sanitary sewer pipelines to rebuild the pipe’s structural integrity, not to exceed $5,000,000.00 per one-year term.
Inliner Solutions, LLC will also be continuing the contract to perform Group B - Cleaning and Video inspection services. This work includes gravity main cleaning and inspection services, not to exceed $2,000,000.00 per one-year term.
Rowland, Inc. will be continuing the contract to perform Group C - Emergency/Non-Emergency Repairs and Improvements of Gravity Sewers, Force Mains and Manholes, not to exceed $15,000,000.00 per one-year term.
Rowland, Inc. will also be continuing the contract to perform Group D - Sanitary Cleanouts and Lateral installations, not to exceed $6,000,000.00 per one-year term.
Engineered Spray Solutions will be continuing the contract to perform Group E - Manhole Surfacing Services, not to exceed $3,000,000.00 per one-year term.
USSI, LLC will be continuing the contract to perform Group F - Smoke and Dye Testing, not to exceed $750,000.00 per one-year term.
The City and its WWCS Program Consultant will direct the above contractors to high priority areas as identified in the Public Utilities Department Capital Improvement Plan, the WWCS Master Plan, and ongoing Inflow & Infiltration investigations.
The City of Clearwater’s Public Utilities Department is responsible for owning, operating, and maintaining the wastewater collection system including all gravity sewer, force main pipelines and manholes that convey raw sewage to the lift stations and/or City Water Reclamation Facilities.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3217321-546900-96665 $5,000,000
3217321-546900-96665 $ 2,000,000
3277327-546900-96665 $10,000,000
3217321-546900-96664 $3,000,000
3217321-546900-96212 $ 2,000,000
3217321-546900-96665 $ 6,000,000
3217321-546900-96665 $ 3,000,000
3217321-546900-96665 $ 750,000