SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Award a construction contract to Andrew Sitework, LLC, of Ft Myers, Florida in the amount of $412,166.39 for the Clearwater Country Club 30-inch Reclaimed Water Valves Project (17-0020-UT), which is the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with plans and specifications and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The project scope includes installation of two new 30-inch valves on a reclaimed water line that is located within the Clearwater County Club, near Seminole Street and Betty Lane. The addition of these valves will provide the Public Utilities Department operational flexibility by enabling crews the ability to isolate the service mains.
Eight bids were received and Andrew Sitework, LLC was the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $412,166.39. AECOM, the Engineer of Record for this project, evaluated the bids and recommends awarding the contract to Andrew Sitework, LLC.
It is anticipated construction will be completed within 150 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
The City of Clearwater’s Public Utilities Department is responsible for owning, operating and maintaining the Reclaim Water Distribution System.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0382-96739-563800-533-000-0000 $412,166.39
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 0382-96739, Reclaimed Water Distribution System, to fund the contract.