Submitted By: Samuel Grant
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Presentation By: Sean Lanier
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Department: Engineering
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Agreement with Marion Rock, LLC, for the provision of construction services related to the Lift Station No. 127 Force Main Reroute Phase 1 project in the amount of $825,550
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence, Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid released to public: 06/25/2025; Newspaper ad posted: 06/27/2025
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Ocala (City) requires the services of an experienced contractor to provide utility construction services for the Lift Station No. 127 Force Main Reroute Phase 1 Project (the “Project”). The Project consists of the installation of a new 18-inch sewer force main on SW 48th Avenue from Lift Station No. 127 to the intersection of SW 48th Avenue and SW 40th Street.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On June 25, 2025, the City issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No.: CIP/250752 for the provision of construction services related to the Project. On August 7, 2025, nine bids were received on a unit price basis as follows:
Marion Rock, LLC was found to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a total bid of $750,500. Staff requests a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $75,050, for a total project cost of $825,550. The contingency will enable the City Engineer to approve change orders to cover any unforeseen conditions that may arise during construction.
Staff recommends approval of Contract No. CIP/250752 with Marion Rock, LLC for the provision of construction services related to the Lift Station No. 127 Force Main Reroute Phase 1 project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This project is partially funded by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in the amount of $500,000, resulting in the City’s share of $325,550.
Funding for the project will be available in Fiscal Year 2025-26 in the amount of $325,550 in account 616-030-367-535-69-65010 and $500,000 in account 308-050-367-535-69-65010.
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:
• Deny
• Amend
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