SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a work order to Ardurra of Tampa, FL, for Solid Waste Truck Wash Replacement Design, Permitting and Construction Services, Project No. 23-0021-SW, in the amount of $247,547.00 pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 34-23, Engineer of Record Consulting Services (EOR), and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The City would like to engage Ardurra Group, Inc (Ardurra) to produce engineering specifications and drawings to construct an automated truck washing system and up to two manual washing bays with new equipment. The existing equipment does not provide adequate facilities for city staff to perform their required tasks.
The work order will provide design services, permitting, procurement and construction administration services for this project.
On July 20, 2023, City Council approved the use of Engineer of Records (EOR) for professional services, with Ardurra being one of the awarded firms. Ardurra was selected for this project based on past extensive experience with similar projects, including the ability to optimize space suggested to them and experience with site supervision during the construction phase. Ardurra has a great understanding of city facility functions and the ability to achieve the required results. They deliver a quality product, meet designated timelines and do so in a professional manner.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A first quarter budget amendment will establish capital project C2411, SW Truck Wash Facility, and provide a transfer of $536,796.92 from capital improvement project SRTS180001, SW Transfer Station Rebuild, to create the project budget and fund this work order.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This item falls under objective 1.2 (maintaining public infrastructure) within High Performing Government and objective 4.2 within Environmental Stewardship (waste reduction practices).
