TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve Contract 2020-39 with U.S. Water Services Corporation in the Amount of $645,509.36, with a Contingency of $32,276.00, for a Total Project Cost of $677,785.36 for the 2019 Lift Station Rehabilitation Project.
Recommended Action
Approve Contract 2020-39 with U.S. Water Services Corporation in the amount of $645,509.36, with a contingency of $32,276.00, for a total project cost of $677,785.36 for the 2019 Lift Station Rehabilitation Project.
Background Information
The 2019 Lift Station Rehabilitation Project includes removal and replacement of piping, fittings and valves, lining of wet wells and installation of new pumps and control panels at lift stations throughout the City. These stations are critical infrastructure and rehabilitation will ensure that the stations are maintained to industry standards and meet the functional requirements of the wastewater collection system.
Request for Bid No. 2020-39 for the 2019 Lift Station Rehabilitation Project was advertised on January 17, 2020. The scope of work included rehabilitation of lift stations #8, #16, #25, #40, #42, #82, #89 and #90. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on January 29, 2020 at 10:00am. On February 3, 2020, Addendum No. 3 was issued, adding lift station #12 rehabilitation to the project scope. Site visits were held February 7, 2020 at 9:00am. Four bids were received, opened and read on February 28, 2020 at 2:00pm.
In order to stay within the project budget, staff recommended removing lift station #25 from the scope of work. Staff reviewed the bids and the lowest, responsive bidder has been determined to be qualified for the project based on past experience working on similar projects for the City. Based on this information, the Utilities Department recommends award of Contract No. 2020-39 to U.S. Water Services Corporation.
The Contract has been reviewed by the City Attorney and is approved as to form and correctness.
Strategic Plan
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 $677,785.36 is available in the account number below and budgeted in the respective projects:
|
Account Number |
Project |
Available Amount |
|
420-6062-535.63-00 |
U19LSR |
$ 35,959.00 |
|
420-6062-535.63-00 |
U19L82 |
$ 60,000.00 |
|
420-6062-535.63-00 |
U20LSR |
$ 279,674.36 |
|
420-6062-535.63-00 |
U20L12 |
$ 302,152.00 |
Procurement
The 2019 Lift Station Rehabilitation Project was procured pursuant to Section 2-404 of the City of North Port Procurement Code - Competitive Sealed Bid Process.
Vendor Information: U.S. Water Services Corporation, 4939 Cross Bayou Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Attachments:
1. Contract No. 2020-39
2. Notice of Intent to Award
3. Award Recommendation Memo
4. Bid Tabulation
5. RFB Submittal by U.S. Water Services Corporation
6. RFB 2020-39 with Addendum
7. Florida Division of Corporations Document
Prepared by: Nicole Brown, Business Services Coordinator
Department Director: Richard Newkirk, Utilities Director