SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Award a construction contract to Keystone Excavators, Inc., of Oldsmar, FL, for 2025 Stormwater Repairs in the annual amount of $1,522,824.00 for an initial one-year term with an option to renew for three additional one-year terms, based on a unit pricing, pursuant to Invitation to Bid 24-0019-EN and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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SUMMARY:
On June 11, 2025, the City issued Invitation to Bid 24-0019-EN, Stormwater Repair, and received five responses by the August 12, 2025, deadline. Following review, Public Works has determined that Keystone Excavators, Inc., submitted the lowest, most responsive, and responsible bid in accordance with the plans and bid specifications. Keystone Excavators will provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to complete stormwater infrastructure improvements and repairs in accordance with city specifications.
This stormwater maintenance contract will be used for a variety of projects such as emergency repairs, replacement of failed stormwater pipes, inlets and other structures, ditch and bank hardening, erosion repairs and other stormwater repairs. Several projects are currently in design including bank stabilization near US 19 and Alligator Creek, Cleveland St underdrain improvement, Sunshine Drive drainage improvement, Whispering Pines additional inlet, and several projects are identified such as Oak Creek ditch stabilization.
All quantities are estimates; the City makes no guarantee of a minimum or maximum amount of work to be authorized during the contract term. Services will be performed on a unit price basis as outlined in Section III, Article 11.3, and Section IV, 101 of the Contract Documents.
The initial contract term will be for one year from the notice-to-proceed date. The City reserves the right to renew the contract annually for up to three additional one-year periods.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
ENST180001-CONS-CNSTRC $1,522,824.00 (annually)
Funding for this contract is available in capital improvement project ENST180001, Storm System Improvements, funded by revenues from the Stormwater Utility Enterprise Fund.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This item falls under objectives 1.2 (Maintaining public infrastructure), 1.3 (Adopt responsive levels of service), 1.4 (Foster safe and healthy communities), and 3.2 (Preserve community livability).
