SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Award a construction contract to Steve’s Excavating and Paving of Dunedin, FL, in the amount of $551,170.00 for Corona Avenue Sanitary Sewer Improvements project (15-0034-UT), which is the lowest responsible bid received; approve Supplemental Work Order 2 from Engineer of Record (EOR) AECOM, in the amount of $23,550.00 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Corona Avenue Sanitary Sewer Improvements includes procurement and installation of approximately 700 linear feet of 12 inch-polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe and associated manholes; jack and bore 110 linear feet of 12 inch-ductile iron pipe under SR-60; and replacement of 40 linear feet of existing vitrified clay pipe with 10-inch PVC pipe. These improvements will expand the existing sanitary system to reduce the potential for overflows in this area.
Six bids were received and Steve’s Excavating and Paving was the lowest in the amount of $555,170.00. After comparing and evaluating bids, the EOR Aecom has recommended awarding construction to Steve’s Excavating and Paving.
April 19, 2016, Engineering Director approved an initial Work Order to AECOM in the amount of $24,973.00 for an evaluation of the existing sanitary sewer collection system in Corona and Arcturas Avenue areas. The purpose of the evaluation was to identify potential improvements to the collection system in this area.
October 24, 2016, City Manager approved Supplemental Work Order 1 to AECOM in the amount of $64,600.00 for the preparation of design plans & specifications, bidding documents, and assistance during bidding.
Supplemental Work Order 2 provides for limited engineering services during construction including: shop drawing reviews, responses to contractor Requests for Information, final inspection and Florida Department of Environmental Protection permit close-out for total work order value of $113,123 (initial, Supplemental 1 and Supplemental 2).
It is anticipated that construction will be completed within 150 days from issuance of Notice to Proceed.
The City of Clearwater’s Public Utilities Department is responsible for owning, operating, and maintaining the sanitary sewer system.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
382-96212-563800-533-000-0000 $555,170.00
315-96212-561300-535-000-0000 $ 23,550.00
Resolution 17-10 was passed on March 16, 2017, establishing the City’s intent to reimburse certain project costs incurred with future tax-exempt financing. The projects identified with 2018 revenue bonds as a funding source were included in the project list associated with Resolution 17-10.
Sufficient budget for interim financing or funding with 2018 Water and Sewer Revenue bond proceeds when issued is available in bond project 0382-96212, Sanitary Sewer Upgrades or Improvements in the amount of $555,170 and $23,550 is available in Capital Improvement Project 0315-96212, Sanitary Sewer Upgrades or Improvements to fund the project.