Submitted By: Danielle Phillips
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Presentation By: Darren Park
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Department: Public Works
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve a two-year contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC for stormwater pipeline inspection, maintenance, and cleaning services with a not to exceed amount of $200,000
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid released to the public: 11/13/23
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BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Stormwater Division is requesting approval of a two-year contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC for the inspection, cleaning, and repair of stormwater infrastructure in the City’s stormwater system. This service will help ensure the system is in good working condition and continues to function properly. This service includes cleaning and removing blockages; repairing areas with cracks, root intrusion, or pipe joint separation; and providing detailed video documentation of the condition of our stormwater system. Public Works does not have the specialized equipment to perform this service in-house.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On November 13, 2023, Invitation to Bid (ITB) No.: PWD/240121 was released for stormwater pipeline inspection, maintenance, and cleaning services. Four (4) responsive bids were received with the following results:
Insituform Technologies, LLC was found to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Staff recommends approval of the two-year contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC, from February 21, 2024, through February 20, 2026, with an option for up to two (2) one-year renewals.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding of $52,000 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 has been budgeted in 158-023-343-538-53-46010 for this contract; $74,000 will be budgeted for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Fiscal Year 2025-26.
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