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 agreement with Art Walker Construction, Inc. for the provision of construction services for Phase II of the NW 44th Avenue Extension Project in the amount of $5,299,999, plus a 10 percent contingency, for a total expenditure of $5,829,999
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid released to the public: 10/18/2023; Newspaper ad published 10/27/2023
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BACKGROUND:
The NW 44th Avenue Extension Project (the “Project”) is a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) State-Funded Grant Agreement (SFGA) project. Phase II (shown as Phase 2 on the attached 44th Avenue Extension Overview Map) of the Project consists of the extension NW 44th Avenue from State Road 40 to current end of NW 44th Avenue, along with storm water improvements, a new water main, and sidewalk construction. The improvements under this Project will create approximately eight tenths of a mile of connectivity and alignment of roadway within the City of Ocala.
On May 30, 2023, the City executed FDOT SFGA for Financial Project Number 435547-3-54-01 for the receipt of $8,000,000 in grant funds to fund the construction for the Project.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On October 18, 2023, the City issued its Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) No.: CIP/230168 for Phase II of the NW 44th Avenue Extension. On December 6, 2023, three bids were received, on a unit price basis, from Commercial Industrial Corp., CW Roberts Contracting, Inc., and Art Walker Construction, Inc. as follows:
Art Walker Construction, Inc. was found to be the lowest responsible bidder with a total bid of $5,299,999.
Staff requests a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $530,000 to allow the City Engineer to issue change orders to cover unforeseen conditions and other conflicts which may arise during construction. With the contingency, the total project budget is not to exceed $5,829,999.
Art Walker Construction, Inc. has previously completed construction projects for the City and their performance has been very satisfactory. Staff recommends award of contract to Art Walker Construction, Inc. for the construction of Phase II of the NW 44th Avenue Extension Project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this project is budgeted in the following accounts:
001-050-383-541-69-65010
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These services 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