SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a purchase order to Duke Energy in the amount of $167,912.96 for Imagine Clearwater underground utility relocation pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.564 (1)(b), Sole Source and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
In preparation of start of construction for Imagine Clearwater, Duke Energy must relocate their existing underground utilities in the vicinity of the park to eliminate conflicts with other work required to provide new park amenities. Duke Energy is the owner of the infrastructure and is the only power company in the area that provides services to the City of Clearwater. Duke Energy requires payment prior to performing work. The invoices are for work to commence after Council approves the issuance of the purchase order.
Two invoices are included in this item. The first, in the amount of $145,936.41, covers the re-routing of an existing network feeder and installing a new network feeder on Osceola Avenue. The second, in the amount of $21,976.55, covers the cost for removal of network feeders on Osceola Avenue.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
ENGF180013-CONS-CNSTRC $167,912.96
Funds are available in capital improvement project ENGF180013, Imagine Clearwater, to fund this purchase order.