SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Award a construction contract to Suncoast Development of Pinellas County, Inc. (SDPC), in the amount of $3,926,032.00 for the Kapok Terrace Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project (15-0036-UT), which is the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with plans and specifications of the project; approve Supplemental 2 Work Order to Engineer of Record (EOR) King Engineering Associates, Incorporated of Tampa, Florida, in the amount of $217,543 for Engineering Services during construction; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The goal of the Kapok Terrace Sanitary Sewer Improvements project is to expand the sanitary sewer system in the Kapok Terrace neighborhood. Expansion of the sanitary sewer system will remove up to 135 dwellings from their septic system in the Alligator Creek Watershed which drains to Old Tampa Bay. The expanded sewer system will direct wastewater to the East Water Reclamation Facility.
This project will convert individual onsite septic systems to a gravity sanitary sewer system in addition to other improvements to the existing stormwater system. The sanitary sewer portion includes the installation of approximately 7,500 linear feet of gravity sanitary sewer piping, 33 precast concrete manholes, and abandonment of individual onsite septic systems. The stormwater portion includes the installation of approximately 1,100 linear feet of stormwater piping, 12 precast stormwater structures, about 2,200 linear feet of underdrain, and about 3,100 square yards of new roadway construction.
Two bids were received and SDPC was the lowest responsible bid in the amount of $3,926,032.00. EOR (Engineer of Record) King Engineering is the Design Engineer for this project. After comparing and evaluating bids, EOR recommends awarding construction to SDPC.
March 3, 2016, City Council approved the initial work order to EOR King Engineering for design and permitting of the project in the amount of $427,200.
February 2, 2017, City Manager approved Supplemental 1 work order for additional survey and design in the amount of $31,443.
Supplemental 2 work order is for Engineering Services During Construction. This includes but is not limited to reviewing shop drawings, responding to Contractor Requests for Information, and as-built certification for a total work order value of $676,186.
It is anticipated that construction will be accomplished within 310 days from the date of issuance of the Notice to Proceed; however the Contract Period allots a maximum duration of 400 days.
The City of Clearwater’s Public Utilities Department is responsible for owning, operating, and maintaining the sanitary sewer infrastructure. Stormwater Maintenance Department is responsible for owning, operating, and maintaining the stormwater infrastructure; and the City Engineering Department is responsible for maintaining roadways.
September 7, 2017, City Council approved a Second Amendment to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Agreement LP52090 for the Kapok Terrace Sanitary Sewer Expansion Project increasing funding by $250,000 for a total of $500,000 reimbursement of the project.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0382-96630-563800-535-000-0000 $2,743,664
0315-96173-561200-541-000-0000 $ 329,912
0315-92562-561200-539-000-0000 $ 852,456
0382-96630-561300-535-000-0000 $ 169,893
0315-92562-561200-539-000-0000 $ 28,590
0315-96173-561200-541-000-0000 $ 19,060
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 0382-96630, Sanitary Sewer Extension, in the amount of $2,913,557, and $1,230,018 in Capital Improvements Projects consisting of $881,046 from 0315-92562, Intersection Improvements, and $348,972 from 0315-96173, Alligator Creek Watershed Projects, to fund the project.