Submitted By: Paul Constable
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Presentation By: Sean Lanier
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Department: Engineering
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve Construction Services Agreement with Commercial Industrial Corp. for the provision of construction services for Phase 1B of the SW 44th Avenue Extension Project in the amount of $8,814,840, plus a 10 percent contingency, for a total expenditure of $9,696,325
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid released to the public: 09/28/2023; Newspaper ad published 10/04/2023
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BACKGROUND:
The SW 44th Avenue Widening Project (the “Project”) Phase I (shown as Phase 1B on the attached 44th Avenue Extension Overview Map) consists of the widening of SW 44th Avenue from State Road 200 to SW 32nd Street. In addition to widening of the roadway, the Project will construct storm water improvements, a new water main, and sidewalk. The improvements under this project will create approximately one mile of connectivity and alignment of roadway within the City of Ocala.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On September 28, 2023, the City issued its Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) No.: CIP/230697 for Phase 1B of the SW 44th Avenue Extension. On November 15, 2023, two bids were received, on a unit price basis, from Commercial Industrial Corp. and CW Roberts Contracting, Inc., as follows:
Commercial Industrial Corp (“CIC”) was found to be the lowest responsible bidder with a total bid of $8,814,840.30.
Staff requests a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $881,484 to allow the City Engineer to issue change orders to cover unforeseen conditions and other issues which may arise during construction. With the contingency, the total project budget is not to exceed $9,696,324.30.
CIC has previously completed construction projects for the City, and their performance has been very satisfactory. Staff recommends award of contract to Commercial Industrial Corp. for the construction of Phase 1B of the SW 44th Avenue Extension Project
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this project is budgeted in the following accounts:
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120-020-386-541-69-65010 |
$6,392,818 |
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109-020-386-541-69-65010 |
$881,795 |
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158-020-386-538-69-65010 |
$760,635 |
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616-030-386-535-69-65010 |
$763,884 |
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308-030-386-533-69-65010 |
$897,194 |
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TOTAL AVAILABLE |
$9,696,326 |
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These goods were procured in compliance with the City’s Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
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• Deny