Submitted By: Jimmy Lopez
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Presentation By: Sean Lanier
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Department: Engineering
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve the award of the contract for the construction of the North Complex Trailer Yard Shed to Genesis Construction & Management, Inc., in the amount of $313,194, plus a 10 percent contingency of $31,319.40, for a total expenditure not to exceed $344,513
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid released to public: 6/18/2024; Newspaper Ad: 6/212024
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BACKGROUND:
This project consists of the construction of a 160-foot x 35-foot x 19-foot 5-inch open bay, covered steel structure. This structure will have six bays, designed with an interior roof clearance of 13 feet and seven inches, and a concrete floor. The structure will be used to park and store equipment, trailers, and tools utilized by the Ocala Fiber Network Department.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On June 18, 2024, the City of Ocala issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. CIP/ 240746 for the North Complex Trailer Yard Shed. On July 24, 2024, five bids were received on a Lump Sum basis as follows:
Genesis Construction & Management, Inc. was found to be the lowest responsible bidder, with a total bid of $313,194. Staff requests a 10 percent contingency for $31,319.40 to allow the City Engineer to issue change orders to cover unforeseen conditions and other conflicts that may arise during construction. With the contingency, the total project budget will not exceed $344,513.40.
Genesis Construction & Management, Inc. has satisfactorily completed similar projects for the City in the last five years. Staff recommends awarding the contract to Genesis Construction & Management, Inc. for the construction of the North Complex Trailer Yard Shed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this contract is budgeted as follows: 490-031-288-539-69-65010 $344,513.40
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These services were procured per 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