SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a proposal from Construction Manager at Risk Keystone Excavators Inc, of Oldsmar, Florida in the amount of $672,210.00 for the construction of Corona Avenue Gabions, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
June 6, 2013, City Council approved the use of Construction Manager at Risk Services (CMR) for Continuing Contracts with Biltmore Construction Co., Inc. of Belleair, FL; Peter Brown Construction Solutions of Clearwater, FL; Certus Builders, Inc. of Tampa, FL; Creative Contractors, Inc. of Clearwater, FL; Honeywell Building Solutions of Orlando, FL; Keystone Excavators, Inc. of Oldsmar, FL; and J. Kokolakis Contracting, Inc. of Tarpon Springs, FL for a period of three years.
These firms were selected in accordance with Florida Statutes 255.103 and 287.055 under Request for Qualifications 15-13 based upon construction experience, financial capability, availability of qualified staff, local knowledge and involvement in the community.
The intent of this project is to replace existing gabions baskets along Allen's Creek at Corona Avenue. The original baskets are collapsing, causing portions of the creek bank to erode. The new baskets will be vinyl coated and configured in a manner far superior to the original alignment.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0315-96124-563700-539-000-0000 $672,210.00
Funds are available in capital improvement project 315-96124, Storm Pipe System Improvements, to fund this contract.