SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve an annual blanket purchase order (contract) to JW Harris Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $4,500,000, with the option for three, one-year term extensions to provide the installation of natural gas mains and service lines and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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SUMMARY:
JW Harris Contractors, Inc., located at 3448 Crystal Springs Rd, Zephyrhills, FL, was the lowest and most responsive bidder for Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-19. JW Harris currently holds the contract for the installation of gas mains and service lines and has performed satisfactory work for Clearwater Gas System (CGS) over the last year. JW Harris has also provided a Performance Bond and Proof of Insurance for the period April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
CGS has budgeted funds available in account codes 3237323-96378 ($3,000,000) Pasco New Mains and Service Lines and 3237323-96377 ($1,500,000) Pinellas New Mains and Service Lines.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
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