Submitted By: William Hutchinson
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Presentation By: Sean Lanier
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Department: Engineering
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve contract for the construction of restrooms for the Fort King National Historic Landmark with Blackwater Construction Services, LLC, for a lump sum amount of $138,327
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence, Fiscally Sustainable
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid released to public: 10/3/2022
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BACKGROUND:
This project is for the construction of a new two-unit restroom facility located at the Fort King National Historic Landmark located at 3925 E Fort King Street, Ocala, Florida. This building will be for restrooms only. The current Visitor Center building has one restroom, but is only open Fridays and Saturdays, Noon to 5:00 pm. The park is open seven days per week, from sunup to sundown. The new two-unit restroom facility will be open the same hours as the park.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On October 3, 2022, the City issued its Invitation to Bid ("ITB") No. CIP/220747 for the construction of restrooms at the Fort King National Historic Landmark. A total of four (4) bids were received, on a lump sum price basis, as follows:
Blackwater Construction Services, LLC ("Blackwater") was found to be the lowest responsible bidder with a lump sum bid of $138,327. Blackwater, a local contractor, has previously completed similar projects for the City during the last five (5) years. Blackwater's performance has been satisfactory and their experience well documented. Staff recommends approval of the contract for a budgeted amount of $138,327. The project sign in Exhibit B of the Agreement will be modified to reflect the current Council President and Council President Pro-Tem.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this contract has been budgeted in FY23 in account 001-021-140-572-69-65010
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These services were procured in compliance with the City's Procurement Policy.
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