TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve Utilization of Contract R220402 Between Region 4 Education Service Center and SAK Construction, LLC for Trenchless Technology Rehabilitation and Related Products and Services in an Amount not to Exceed $2,000,000 Annually Through the Term Ending February 28, 2027, and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications, Terminations or Renewals in Concurrence with Region 4 Education Service Center.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve utilization of Contract R220402 between Region 4 Education Service Center and SAK Construction, LLC for trenchless technology rehabilitation and related products and services in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 annually through the term ending February 28, 2027, and authorize the City Manager to approve any modifications, terminations, or renewals in concurrence with Region 4 Education Service Center.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve utilization of Contract R220402 between Region 4 Education Service Center and SAK Construction, LLC for trenchless technology rehabilitation and related products and services in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 annually through the term ending February 28, 2027, and authorize the City Manager to approve any modifications, terminations, or renewals in concurrence with Region 4 Education Service Center.
• Pros: Provides timely access to competitively procured trenchless rehabilitation services at established contract pricing without conducting a separate City solicitation.
• Cons: Authorizes expenditures of up to $2,000,000 annually, which reduces funding available for other infrastructure priorities as funds are utilized.
Option 2: Deny the use of Contract R220402 between Region 4 Education Service Center and SAK Construction, LLC.
• Pros: Staff have not identified any foreseeable benefits associated with denying utilization of the contract.
• Cons: May delay planned stormwater pipe rehabilitation while the City conducts a separate procurement or identifies another contracting method.
Background Information
The Department of Public Works seeks approval to utilize an existing contract between Region 4 Education Service Center and SAK Construction, LLC for trenchless technology rehabilitation and related products and services. This arrangement, commonly referred to as a piggyback or cooperative contract, allows the City to procure services under the same terms and conditions competitively established by another governmental entity.
Services would include stormwater pipe rehabilitation throughout the City of North Port’s stormwater conveyance network. Pipe rehabilitation provides a cost-effective alternative to full pipe replacement, extending the useful life of existing infrastructure while reducing overall project costs. This approach allows the District to effectively maintain and manage the stormwater system while maximizing available funding and resources.
The contract was originally executed by Region 4 Education Service Center following a competitive procurement process. The City of North Port has reviewed the contract and determined that its terms, pricing, and service provisions are in the best interest of the City.
Contract R220402 has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office and is legally correct as to form.
Strategic Plan Pillar
Infrastructure & Facilities Integrity
Financial Impact
Funding in the amount of $437,915.00 is budgeted in account number 107-5000-541.63-00, Infrastructure, Project No. R25DSI.
Funding in the amount of $554,285.00 is budgeted in account number 306-5000-541.63-00, Infrastructure, Project No. R26DSI.
Funding in the amount of $497,652.00 is budgeted in account number 107-5000-541.63-00, Infrastructure, Project No. R26DSI.
Funding in the amount of $274,730.00 is budgeted in account number 107-5000-541.63-00, Infrastructure, Project No. R27DSI.
Funding in the amount of $660,783.00 is budgeted in account number 306-5000-541.63-00, Infrastructure, Project No. R27DSI.
Any purchase made on or after October 1, 2026 or each year after, against this contract is contingent on future appropriated funds.
Procurement
The utilization of this cooperative contract is consistent with Chapter 2, Administration, Article VIII, Procurement, Section 2-403 Exemptions (a) (4) (a), of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, which permits the use of competitively awarded contracts from other governmental entities.
The City’s internal procurement process will be followed for all scheduled work under this contract to ensure proper oversight and compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
Attachments:
1. Contract
2. Renewals
3. Original Solicitation
Prepared by: Garrett Woods, CPWP-M, Senior Business Manager
Department Director: Chuck Speake, Public Works Director