SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Award a construction contract to Kat Construction and Materials, Inc., of Port Richey, Florida, per Invitation to Bid (ITB) 18-0058-UT for Rehabilitation of Lift Stations 54 and 65, in the amount of $1,081,520.00; approve Engineer of Record (EOR) Supplemental One Work Order to Metzger and Willard, Inc. in the amount of $78,139.19, increasing the work order from $262,020.00 to $340,159.19, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Lift stations 54 and 65 have corrosion on interior and exterior discharge piping and pumps, interior concrete walls require repair and outdated control panels need replacement.
February 24, 2021, Engineering issued ITB 18-0058-UT for Rehab of LS-54 & 65. Six bids were received and Kat Construction & Materials, Inc. of Port Richey, Florida, was the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with plans and specifications. EOR Metzger + Willard evaluated the bids and recommends awarding the contract to Kat Construction.
September 5, 2019, City Council approved the initial work order to Metzger + Willard to design and permit the rehabilitation of both lift stations, in addition to developing lift station design standards, in the amount of $262,020.00.
This Supplemental 1 Work Order is for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for a new work order value of $340,159.19.
Construction is anticipated to be completed within 180 calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed.
The City of Clearwater Public Utilities Department is responsible for owning, operating, and maintaining the sanitary sewer lift stations.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3217321-546700-96686 $1,081,520.00
3217321-530100-96686 $ 78,139.19
Funding is available in Capital Improvement Project 96686, Pump Station Replacement, to fund the contract and work order.