Submitted By: Yiovanni Santiago
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Presentation By: Jeff Shrum
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Department: Growth Management
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approval of contract with Colbert Construction, Inc. for the demolition of three residential properties in the amount of $61,449
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence, Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid released to Public: 1/9/2024
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BACKGROUND:
The Growth Management Department requests the award of Contract GRM/240060 for the demolition of the following three residential structures:
106 NW Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
This code enforcement case began January 2023 for a dangerous structure and unkempt property. The structure suffered heavy fire damage and has been inspected by the Chief Building Official and deemed dangerous/non-serviceable. The structure remains vacant and unsecured. The Special Magistrate has ordered the City to demolish the structure, bringing the property into compliance as a vacant lot. The Estate will maintain ownership with a lien.
1335 SW Fifth Street
This code enforcement case began September 2022 for a dangerous structure and unkempt property. The structure has been inspected by the Chief Building Official and deemed dangerous/non-serviceable. The structure remains vacant and unsecured. The Code Enforcement Board has ordered the City to demolish the structure, bringing the property into compliance as a vacant lot. The Estate will maintain ownership with a lien.
2602 NE Third Street
This code enforcement case began January 2023 for a dangerous structure and unkempt property. The structure suffered heavy fire damage and has been inspected by the Chief Building Official and deemed dangerous/non-serviceable. The structure remains vacant and unsecured, and staff has had no success locating or contacting an owner as their only registered address is this location. The Special Magistrate has ordered the City to demolish the structure, bringing the property into compliance as a vacant lot. The registered owner will maintain ownership with a lien.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On January 9, 2024, the City issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. GRM/240060 for the demolition of all three properties. The solicitation closed on January 17, 2024, with Colbert Construction being the sole responsive and responsible bidder.
Staff recommends approval of the contract award to Colbert Construction, Inc. for the demolition of the three structures at a total cost not to exceed $61,449.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for the purchase in the amount of $61,449 are budgeted and encumbered in Fiscal Year 2023-24 account #103-016-711-524-52-46020.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These services were procured in compliance with the City’s Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The contracts will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with changes
• Table
• Deny