TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve 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.
Recommended Action
Approve 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.
Background Information
The existing 8-inch force main leaving Lift Station 47, which is the master station in Bobcat Trail, has experienced several failures over the last two years. Due to the pattern and frequency of these failures, it has been determined that approximately 2,600 feet of existing force main running through the Bobcat Trail Golf Course and along South Toledo Blade Blvd must be replaced. In order to eliminate the need for further emergency repairs a 10” HDPE (high-density polyethylene) force main will be installed via horizontal directional drill and an 8” PVC (polyvinyl chloride) force main will be installed by open cut methods. The existing 8” force main will be abandoned.
Request for Bid No. 2020-14 for the Bobcat Trail Force Main Replacement Project was advertised on July 31, 2019. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on August 22, 2019 at 1:00pm. Five bids were received, opened, and read on September 10, 2019 at 2:00pm.
Staff reviewed the bids and the contractor selected has been determined to be qualified for the project by the consulting firm, CDM Smith Inc. Based on this information, the Utilities Department recommends award of Contract 2020-14 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 $507,530.00 is available in the account number below and budgeted in the respective project:
|
Account Number |
Project |
Available Amount |
|
420-6062-535.63-00 |
U19L47 |
$ 507,530.00 |
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 Rd Suite 101, Sarasota, FL 34223
Attachments:
1. Contract No. 2020-14
2. Notice of Intent to Award
3. Award Recommendation Memo
4. Bid Tabulation
5. RFB Submittal by Spectrum Underground Inc.
6. RFB No. 2020-14 and Addendum
7. Florida Division of Corporations Document
8. Pictures
Prepared by: Nicole Brown, Business Services Coordinator
Department Director: Richard Newkirk, Utilities Director