TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve Contract No. 2020-20 with Spectrum Underground, Inc., in the amount of $122,538.50 with a contingency amount of $12,254.00, for a total project cost of $134,792.50 for the Lazy River Water Main and Force Main Replacement Project.
Recommended Action
Approve Contract No. 2020-20 with Spectrum Underground, Inc., in the amount of $122,538.50 with a contingency amount of $12,254.00, for a total project cost of $134,792.50 for the Lazy River Water Main and Force Main Replacement Project.
Background Information
Due to the shallow depth at which they were installed, existing water and force mains that run along South Tamiami Trail in front of Lazy River Village have been hit several times during routine swale clean-out. Staff has determined that these lines can be removed or abandoned, and flows can be effectively rerouted through existing infrastructure in the area. The existing section of 3-inch force main on the southwest side of US 41 will be abandoned and approximately 160 linear feet of new 4-inch force main will be installed via horizontal directional drill (HDD) under US 41 and connected to an existing 12-inch force main on the northwest side of the road. The existing section of 3-inch water main in front of Lazy River Village will also be cut and capped. This section of the distribution system can be adequately supplied by an existing 8-inch water main that runs under US 41 and connects to an existing 16-inch water main on the northwest side of the road. The new mains and connections will be installed deep enough to mitigate any future conflicts with routine swale maintenance.
Request for Bid No. 2020-20 for the Lazy River Water Main and Force Main Replacement Project was advertised on August 30, 2019. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on September 11, 2019 at 2:00 pm. Four bids were received, opened, and read on September 30, 2019 at 2:00 pm.
Staff reviewed the bids and the contractor has been determined to be qualified for the project by the consulting firm, Stantec Consulting Services Inc. Based on this information, the Utilities Department recommends award of Contract 2020-20 to Spectrum Underground, Inc.
The Contract has been reviewed by the City Attorney and is approved as to form and correctness.
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 $134,792.50 is available in the account numbers below and budgeted in the respective projects:
|
Account Number |
Project |
Available Amount |
|
420-6061-533.63-00 |
U19WLR |
$ 47,789.34 |
|
420-6062-535.63-00 |
U19LRF |
$ 47,039.30 |
|
420-6062-535.63-00 |
U20LRF |
$ 39,963.86 |
Procurement
The Lazy River Water Main and 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 Rd. Suite 101 Sarasota, FL 34223
Attachments:
1. Contract No. 2020-20
2. Notice of Intent to Award
3. Award Recommendation Memo
4. Bid Tabulation
5. RFB Submittal by Spectrum Underground, Inc.
6. RFB No. 2020-20 and Addendum
7. Florida Division of Corporations Document
8. Pictures
Prepared by: Nicole Brown, Business Services Coordinator
Department Director: Richard Newkirk, Utilities Director