TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA, City Manager
TITLE: Contract No. 2019-42 Water Control Structure (WCS) No. 106 Replacement to Zep Construction, Inc. in the amount of $2,272,480.00 and contingency in the amount of $227,248.00 for a total amount of $2,499,728.00.
Recommended Action
Approve Contract No. 2019-42 Water Control Structure (WCS) Number 106 Replacement to Zep Construction, Inc. in the amount of $2,272,480.00 and contingency in the amount of $227,248.00 for a total amount of $2,499,728.00.
Background Information
The scope of this Project is to construct a new WCS just upstream of the existing WCS Number 106. The new WCS will include: a coated sheet metal weir with reinforced concrete cap; catwalk; eight automated gates with the capability of manual or remote gate operation via telemetry control; cameras; a lighting system; and rip-rap for erosion control. Work will include dewatering, flow by-passing, and removal and disposal of all demolished material of the existing WCS. The upstream kayak portage will be relocated further east on the Cocoplum Waterway to accommodate the construction of the new WCS.
Bids received for the Request for Bid (RFB) No. 2019-42 were opened on January 11, 2019. Four (4) construction companies responded to the RFB. Zep Construction, Inc. was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Work shall commence and be completed within 390 calendar days after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The proposed 10% contingency will allow for unforeseen site conditions and if needed, possible relocation of underground utilities that may conflict with the Project.
At the request of Parks and Recreation Department, a bid alternate item for the addition of a Mobi Mat to improve the walking surface between the upstream and downstream kayak portages was included in the request for bids. This item is not included in the current bid award. The Parks and Recreation Departme...
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