TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 2020-14 with Spectrum Underground Inc., in the Amount of $27,773.00 for the Bobcat Trail Force Main Replacement Project, for a Total Contract Amount of $329, 557.00.
Recommended Action
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 2020-14 with Spectrum Underground Inc., in the amount of $27,773.00 for the Bobcat Trail Force Main Replacement Project, for a total contract amount of $329, 557.00.
Background Information
On October 22, 2019, Commission approved Contract No. 2020-14 with Spectrum Underground, Inc., in the amount of $301,784.00 with a contingency amount of $30,178.00, for a total project cost of $331,962.00 for the Bobcat Trail Force Main Replacement Project. This project includes the replacement of approximately 2,600 linear feet of existing 8-inch force main running through Bobcat Trail Golf Course and along South Toledo Blade Blvd.
The existing force main has experienced several failures over the last two years, requiring Utilities to make emergency repairs multiple times. While performing recent repairs to the force main along South Toledo Blade Blvd, adjacent to Lexi Lane, City Utilities crews unavoidably damaged approximately 3,200 square feet of sidewalk with the vac truck. Due to the location of the damage, Utilities is unable to repair the sidewalk by traditional means.
Amendment No.1 to Contract 2020-14 includes the removal and replacement of 3,200 square feet of damaged sidewalk adjacent to Lexi Lane. Because there is limited access to the location due to an adjacent drainage ditch, concrete cannot be poured directly from a concrete truck and must instead be pumped in. Spectrum Underground, Inc. has the equipment necessary to perform this work and is already mobilized in the area to replace the force main. This additional work will add two weeks to completion time.
Utilities recommends that Commission approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract 2020-14 with Spectrum Underground, Inc. for an additional project cost of $27,773.00.
Strategic Plan
Create and sustain a safe and healthy environment for residents and visitors of North Port;
Develop and promote City governance that fosters trust and utilizes departmental strengths and innovative philosophies to facilitate effective and efficient provision of all City services.
Financial Impact
The amount of $27,773.00 is available in the account number below and budgeted in the respective project:
|
Account Number |
Project |
Available Amount |
|
420-6062-535.63-00 |
U19L47 |
$ 27,773.00 |
Procurement
The Bobcat Trail Force Main Replacement Project was procured pursuant to Section 2-404 of the City of North Port Procurement Code - Competitive Sealed Bid Process.
Vendor Information: Spectrum Underground, Inc. - 5802 Bee Ridge Road Suite #101, Sarasota, FL 34233
Attachments:
1. Amendment No. 1 with Scope and Fee Schedule
2. Contract No. 2020-14
3. Map of Project Area
4. Florida Division of Corporations Document
Prepared by: Nicole Brown, Business Services Coordinator
Department Director: Richard Newkirk, Utilities Director