SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Award a construction contract to David Nelson Construction, Incorporated of Tampa, Florida, in the amount of $11,409,143.90 for East Gateway Stormwater and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project (13-0043-EN), which is the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with plans and specifications of the project, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
This Agenda Item is for construction of the East Gateway Stormwater and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project consisting of replacement of approximately 10,000 linear feet of stormwater pipe, 11,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer pipe, 1,400 linear feet of water main, installation of five baffle boxes, and roadway resurfacing.
The goal of this project is to reduce street flooding in the East Gateway and improve water quality in Stevenson Creek. Much of the stormwater, sanitary, and potable infrastructure are nearing the end of useful lifespan. This contract will replace that infrastructure and resurface roadways within the project area.
Four bids were received and David Nelson Construction, Incorporated was the lowest in the amount of $11,409,143.90. Engineer of Record (EOR) Interflow Engineering, Incorporated is the Design Engineer for this project. After comparing and evaluating bids, the EOR recommended awarding construction to David Nelson Construction, Incorporated.
It is anticipated that construction will be accomplished within 365 days from issuance date of Notice to Proceed.
The City of Clearwater’s Stormwater Maintenance Department is responsible for owning, operating, and maintaining the stormwater infrastructure. The City of Clearwater’s Public Utilities Department is responsible for owning, operating, and maintaining the potable water and sanitary sewer infrastructure. The City Engineering Department is responsible for maintaining roadways.
February 19, 2015, City Council approved a Southwest Florida Water Management District grant funding 50% up to a maximum of $1,750,000 of Stormwater project costs.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0315-96188-563700-539-000-0000 $4,577,742.83
0315-96742-563800-533-000-0000 $2,106.796.47
0315-96634-563800-535-000-0000 $4,317,103.30
0315-96739-563800-533-000-0000 $ 407,501.30
First quarter amendments will transfer from Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) amounts of $1,708,984.03 from 0315-96169, Stevenson Creek, to 0315-96188, East Gateway Improvements; $2,000,000 from 0315-96739, Reclaimed Water Distribution, to 0315-96742, Line Relocation - Capital; and $4,317,103.30 from 0315-96665, Sanitary Sewer Repair and Replacement, to 0315-96634, Sanitary Utility Relocation Accommodations.
Funding is available in CIPs in amounts of $2,868,758.80 in 0315-96188, East Gateway Improvements; $106,796.47 in 0315-96742, Line Relocation - Capital; and $407,501.30 in 0315-96739, Reclaimed Water Distribution to fund the contract.