Submitted By: Eric Giannino
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Presentation By: Sean Lanier
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Department: Engineering
FORMAL TITLE:
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Award of contract to Ulloa Management Group, LLC, for construction services for Union Station restrooms with ticketing kiosk in the amount of $662,900, plus a 10 percent contingency, for a total project budget not to exceed $729,190
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence, Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid released to public: 11/24/2025; Newspaper ad posted: 12/5/2025
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Ocala (City) requires the services of a licensed general or building contractor to provide all materials, labor, and equipment necessary for the construction of an approximately 500 square foot facility at the Union Station (SunTran Transfer Station), located at 501 NE First Avenue, Ocala, Florida. The facility will include a public restroom, a restroom for City employees, and a ticketing kiosk.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On November 24, 2025, the City issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) No.: CIP/260231 for the provision of these construction services. On February 2, 2026, six bids were received on a lump sum basis, as follows:
Ulloa Management Group, LLC, was found to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a total bid of $662,900. Staff requests a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $66,290, for a total project budget not to exceed $729,190. The contingency will allow the City Engineer to approve change orders to cover unforeseen conditions that may arise during construction.
Staff recommends approval of Contract No. CIP/260231 with Ulloa Management Group, LLC for the provision of services related to the construction of Union Station restrooms with a ticketing kiosk.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for the project is available in Fiscal Year 2025-26 in the amount of $729,190 in account 494-060-454-544-69-65010.
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
• Table
• Deny