SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Award a construction contract to TLC Diversified Inc., of Palmetto, FL, for Invitation to Bid (ITB) 09-0024-UT Marshall Street Water Reclamation Facility (MS WRF) Digester Demolition, in the amount of $1,599,400; approve Supplemental Two Work Order with Engineer of Record (EOR) Ardurra Group Inc., in the amount of $100,629.40 increasing the work order from $137,170 to $237,799.40; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The MS WRF Digester Demolition project involves the demolition, removal, and disposal of the existing digester at the MS WRF. The work includes disposal of the liquids and solids contents of the digester, demolition and disposal of the digester structure, and restoration of the ground surface.
Engineering issued ITB 09-0024-UT, which closed on April 16, 2021. TLC Diversified Inc. was the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with the plans and specifications. EOR Ardurra Group Inc. evaluated the bids and recommends awarding the contract to TLC Diversified Inc.
On November 7, 2013, the City Manager approved a $84,978 initial work order to EOR Ardurra Group Inc. for design, permitting, bidding, and construction services for the demolition of the digester at the Marshall Street WRF.
During the design effort, existing conditions were discovered that led to the requirement of extensive plan revisions. The cost of performing this work depleted a large quantity of the initial work order budget intended for construction services.
On November 1, 2018, City Council awarded a $960,575.83 construction contract to GHD Services Inc. of Tampa, FL, and approved a $52,192 Supplemental One Work Order to the EOR, increasing the construction engineering and inspection services budget.
During the project effort, it became evident that GHD did not have the capability to complete the project. The project team believed it was in the City’s best interest to terminate the contract with GHD and rebid the project with more defined conditions. On November 1, 2019, the City Manager approved cancellation of the construction contract with GHD.
Supplemental 2 Work Order is for increased engineering and inspection services during construction in the amount of $100,629.40, for a new work order value of $237,799.40.
Construction duration is 150 calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed.
The City of Clearwater’s Public Utilities Department owns, operates, and maintains the Marshall Street WRF.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3217321-560600-96213 $1,599,400.00
3217321-561300-96213 $ 100,629.40
Funding is available in Capital Improvement Project 96213, Marshall Street Upgrade to fund the contract and work order.