SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Award construction contracts to TLC Diversified of Palmetto, FL, Murphy Pipeline Contractors of Jacksonville, FL and Applied Drilling Engineering of Tampa, FL for the Water, Reclaimed Water and Well Repair and Improvements project in the annual amount of $9,000,000.00 for a one year term with the option for three one-year renewals on a unit price basis pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-0027-UT and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
This request seeks to establish a multi-year, unit-price contract for as-needed infrastructure improvements, specifically targeting water, reclaimed water, and well systems, along with associated asphalt and concrete repairs. This contract is a replacement of the contract from 21-0025-UT, which similarly established a multi-year contract for as needed services in water and reclaimed water infrastructure improvements. That contract expired on December 31, 2025 and a new contract has been initiated to continue this work.
Following the ITB 25-0027-UT process, CHA Consulting, Inc. recommended awarding the lowest responsible bidders based on unit prices for five distinct groups as follows:
TLC Diversified is recommended to perform in Group A - Water and Reclaimed Water Point Repair for an amount not to exceed $3,750,000.00 per one year term.
Murphy Pipeline Contractors is recommended to perform in Group B - Water and Reclaimed Water Trenchless Pipe Installation for an amount not to exceed $3,750,000.00 per one year term. It was determined that TLC Diversified did not meet the qualifications for this group therefore is considered non-responsive for Group B.
TLC Diversified is recommended to perform in Group C - Asphalt Milling and Resurfacing for an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 per one year term.
TLC Diversified is recommended to perform in Group D - Concrete Aprons, Sidewalk and Curb for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 per one year term.
Applied Drilling Engineering is recommended to perform in Group E - Well Maintenance for an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 per one year term.
The City of Clearwater will direct the contractors to those high priority areas as established in the Public Utilities Department Capital Improvement Plan, Water Master Plan and Reclaimed Water Master Plan.
Construction duration is anticipated to be one year for each group with the option for three one-year renewals.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3217321-546900-96721 $6,800,000.00
3277327-546900-96784 $1,700,000.00
Public Utilities-operating supplies $500,000.00
Funding for these contracts are available in capital improvement projects 97621, Water System R&R Maintenance, and 96784, Reclaimed Water Distribution System R&R; and in various Public Utilities operating cost centers cost code 550400, operating supplies and materials. Future funding will be requested as part of the annual budget process.
The operations of the Public Utilities Department, and capital projects which support, are funded by revenue from the Water & Sewer Utility Enterprise Fund.
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 is requested. The project also aligns with the City’s Strategic goals of Environmental Stewardship.
