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 contract award to Art Walker Construction, Inc. for the construction of the North Development Access Road project in the amount of $1,949,000, plus a 10 percent contingency, for a total expenditure not to exceed $2,143,900
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
4/17/2024
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BACKGROUND:
The Ocala International Airport’s existing T-hangar campus is at capacity and currently unable to accommodate the 40+ people on its hangar wait list. A new campus is proposed north of the “crosswind” runway and south of State Road 40 (SR 40), sized to accommodate ten buildings with ten t-hangars each, framed with larger 60x60 privately owned hangars. This new development will accommodate aviation growth for decades into the future.
To access the new campus, staff proposes to extend a road from near the intersection of SW 67th Avenue and SR 40 through the northern section of the airport. Phase I of the new roadway will serve the future hangar campus and open the area for non-aviation development. Phase II will continue eastbound and ultimately tie in with SW 60th Avenue in the future.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On April 17, 2024, the City issued Invitation to Bid No. AIR/240533 for construction of the North Development Access Road at Ocala International Airport. Bids were closed on May 23, 2024. Four bidders responded and Art Walker Construction, Inc. was found to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Art Walker Construction's bid price is $1,949,000.07.
The Airport Advisory Board supports this project. Staff recommends approval of the contract with Art Walker Construction, Inc. for $1,949,000 plus a 10 percent contingency ($194,900) to allow the City Engineer to approve change orders for unforeseen conditions.
Project Expense Summary:
Design: $ 354,034
Inspection: $ 384,117
Construction: $1,949,000
Contingency: $ 194,900
TOTAL: $2,882,051
Project Funding Summary:
FDOT Grants: $2,675,000
Airport Match: $ 668,750
Total Funding: $3,343,750
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the below account strings for this portion of the project:
Construction Contract:
FDOT (Grant): $1,559,200 341-050-743-542-69-65010
Airport : $ 389,900 451-027-743-542-69-65010
Contingency: $ 194,900 451-027-743-542-69-65010
TOTAL: $2,144,000
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