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 a contract to Blackwater Construction Services, LLC. for the construction of the Wetland Open Pavilion Project in the amount of $447,317, plus 9% contingency of $40,259, for a total expenditure not to exceed $487,576
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place.
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid released to public:01/12/2023; Newspaper Ad: 01/15/2023
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BACKGROUND:
The Wetland Open Pavilion Project (the “Project”) consists of the construction of a metal building with an open pavilion, restrooms, water station, utility closet, installation of a sewer grinder pump station with electrical box, and the installation of three (3) overlook shade covers in the Ocala Wetland Recharge Park located at 2105 NW 21st Street.
This Project is funded by Cost-Share Agreement No. T1923 between the City of Ocala and the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which was accepted by City Council on January 5, 2021. Budget resolution 2021-122 was adopted on the same date to appropriate the funds.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On January 12, 2023, the City of Ocala issued Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) No. CIP/ 220593 for the construction of the Wetland Open Pavilion. On February 15, 2023, two (2) bids were received on a lump sum price basis as follows:
Blackwater Construction, LLC, was found to be the lowest responsible bidder with a total bid of $447,317. Staff requests a 9% contingency in the amount of $40,258.53 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 $487,575.53.
Blackwater Construction, LLC, has satisfactorily completed similar projects for the City in the last five years. Staff recommends award of the contract to Blackwater Construction, LLC, for the construction of the Wetland Open Pavilion Project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this contract is budgeted as follows:
308-050-354-535-69-65010 $338,703
308-030-354-535-69-65010 $148,873
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
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny