SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Award a construction contract to Hinterland Group, Inc. for Lift Stations 7 and 8 Improvements (15-0038-UT) in the amount of $1,064,030; approve Supplemental 1 Work Order to Engineer-of-Record (EOR) AECOM, Inc., in the amount of $17,910.00 to provide Construction Engineering Services (CEI), and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
As part of the overall evaluation and rehabilitation of the City’s wastewater collection system, Lift Stations 7 and 8 rank high in priority for upgrade. Construction will include improvements to existing structures and equipment.
Lift Station 7 is located at 201 Jeffords St., behind Morton Plant Hospital. Improvements will include replacing various mechanical and electrical components to meet city standards and installation of a new standby bypass pump system.
Lift Station 8 is located at 212 Hamden Dr., at the intersection of Hamden Dr. and Devon Dr. Improvements will include replacing various mechanical and electrical components to meet City standards.
Carl Hankins, Inc. of Tampa, Fl, was the lowest bidder, however, due to bidding errors the bid was withdrawn. Therefore, the bid is being awarded to Hinterland, the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with the plans and specifications of the project.
On October 15, 2015, the City Manager approved the initial work order to EOR AECOM in the amount of $59,313 for design of Lift Stations 7 and 8.
Supplemental 1 work order is for limited Construction Engineering Services in the amount of $17,910 for a new Work Order value of $77,223.
Public Utilities will provide the daily construction inspection.
City of Clearwater Public Utilities Department Wastewater Collection Division is responsible for owning, operating and maintaining the wastewater collection system including all gravity pipelines and manholes that convey the raw sewage to the lift stations and from lift stations to City wastewater treatment facilities.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0315-96686-563800-535-000-0000 $1,064,030
0315-96686-561300-535-000-0000 $ 17,910
Funds are available in Capital Improvement Project 315-96686, Pump Station Replacement, to fund this project.