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 award of the contract for construction services for Phase 3 of the SW 44th/46th Avenue Four-Lane Expansion Project to Commercial Industrial Corp. in the amount of $3,433,678, plus a 10 percent contingency, for a total expenditure not to exceed $3,777,046
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid released to the public: 3/13/2025; Newspaper ad published 3/14/2025
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BACKGROUND:
The SW 44th/46th Avenue Four-Lane Expansion Project (the “Project”), Phase 3 (shown as Phase III on the attached 44th Avenue Extension Overview Map), consists of the widening of SW 44th/46th Avenue from State Road 40 to SW 20th Street. Along with the widening of the roadway, the Project consists of stormwater modifications, four-foot-wide bike lanes, and sidewalk construction. The improvements under this project will create approximately 1.25 miles of roadway connectivity and alignment within the City of Ocala.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On March 13, 2025, the City issued its Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) No.: CIP/250467 for Phase 3 of the SW 44th/46th Avenue Four-Lane Expansion Project. ITB No. CIP/250467 was subject to the City’s Local Vendor Preference Ordinance, 2017-35.
On April 30, 2025, four bids were received on a unit price basis and were evaluated based on price. After submitting an affidavit verifying that it satisfied the requirements of Ordinance 2017-35 and reducing its bid to 1% below that of lowest bidder, Commercial Industrial Corp. (CIC) was found to be the lowest responsible bidder with a total bid of $3,433,677.44.
CIC has previously completed construction projects for the City, and their performance has been very satisfactory. Staff requests a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $343,368 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 is not to exceed $3,777,045.44.
Staff recommends awarding CIC the contract for the construction of Phase 3 of the SW 44th/46th Avenue Four-Lane Expansion Project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this project is available in account string 120-020-394-541-69-6510 in the amount of $3,777,046. A budget resolution to appropriate the additional funds is provided in the general business portion of this agenda.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These services were procured in compliance with the City’s Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement has been reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
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• Deny