SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve Joint Project Agreement (JPA) funding to Pinellas County for Utility Relocations related to the South Highland Avenue Drainage Improvements from Jeffords Street to Pine Street Project in the amount of $135,746.10; and authorize appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Pinellas County intends to improve the drainage along S. Highland Avenue from Jeffords Street to Pine Street. Construction is anticipated to begin in October 2018 with completion in September 2019. This construction will necessitate the relocation or adjustment of the City’s water, sanitary sewer lines within the project limits.
March 31, 2017, the JPA was administratively executed by the City Manager with estimated costs of construction of $80,734.50. Following the execution of the JPA, the County further modified the design which triggered the City to relocate additional water mains within the project area.
March 31, 2018, the first Amendment of the JPA was executed per request of the County to extend the contract time of the JPA.
May 31, 2018, Pinellas County received four bids for the subject project and the lowest responsive bidder is Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. with the City’s cost of $129,282.00. Staff reviewed the bid and recommends acceptance. The City will transfer funds to the County in the amount of $135,746.10, the bid amount plus 5% for administration fees added by the County.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3277327-563800-96722 $135,746.10
Funding is available in Utility Renewal and Replacement Project 96722, Line Relocation - Main, to fund the JPA.