SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a contract and work order to H.W. Lochner, of Tampa, Florida, for Druid Trail Phase IV (04-0021-PR) Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) and Local Agency Program (LAP) Administration in the amount of $285,217.95 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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SUMMARY:
On August 16, 2017, a selection committee chose H.W. Lochner, of Tampa, Florida, to provide CEI and LAP Administration Services through the Request for Qualifications (RFQ 23-17) process.
This contract is for professional services to monitor and enforce the plans and specifications associated with Druid Trail Phase IV construction contract. Additionally, it will ensure compliance with all federal and state standards involved in a LAP project.
On December 7, 2017, City Council awarded a construction contract to Keystone Excavators in the amount of $3,126,188.51 to construct Druid Trail Phase IV, a pedestrian and bicycle trail to connect The Duke Energy Trail with existing Druid Trail which now terminates at Glen Oaks Park, and intersection improvements along Druid Road.
Services will begin upon execution of this contract.
Druid Trail Phase IV will be maintained by Parks & Recreation Department as part of the Clearwater Trail System.
On January 19, 2017, City Council approved a Local Agency Program (LAP) agreement between the City of Clearwater and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Druid Trail Phase IV from South Evergreen Avenue to Duke Energy Trail in the amount of $2,223,803.
May 4, 2017, City Council approved amendment 1 to increase FDOT funding to $2,291,784 and extend the LAP agreement through October 31, 2018.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0315-92146-561000-541-000-0000 $285,217.95
Funds are available in capital improvement project 315-92146, Druid Rd Improvements, in the amount of $285,217.95 to fund the work order.