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Ranking of firms and agreement with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. for professional engineering services for 22nd Avenue S. Signalization Improvements.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the ranking of firms and agreement with Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) for professional engineering services for 22nd Avenue South Signalization Improvements Project.
• This contract is for professional engineering services to design, prepare plans, and develop construction specifications, including post design services for signal improvements along 22nd Avenue South/Gulfport Boulevard South at the intersections of 58th Street South, 52nd Street South, 49th Street South, 43rd Street South and 37th Street South.
• Three firms submitted proposals and were evaluated with recommendation to award to the top ranked firm, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc., in the amount of $313,266.84 in accordance with the Consultants Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA), per Florida Statute 287.055. This amount includes $28,000.00 in contingency funds.
• One certified Small Business Enterprise subconsultant is included in the award to VHB: Agenor & Campbell Structural Engineers, LLC for total SBE fees in the amount of $56,595.29, or approximately 18% of the total award amount.
• This agreement will be effective for 910 days after receipt of a notice to proceed from the County. This duration will remain in effect unless the agreement with VHB is either terminated or extended.
• Funding is budgeted under the 22nd Avenue South Signal Improvements Project 005751A included in the Capital Improvement Plan funded by the Penny for Pinellas in the amount of $6,097,000.00.
Contract No. 24-0071-RFP in the total not to exceed amount of $313,266.84, effective for 910 days from the notice to proceed.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community.
2.5 Enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety.
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.4 Invest in infrastructure to meet current and future needs.
4.5 Provide safe and effective transportation systems to support the efficient flow of motorists, commerce, and regional connectivity.
Summary:
The overall objective is to replace existing strain pole/span wire signalization with mast arm signalization along 22nd Avenue South/Gulfport Blvd South at the intersections of 58th Street South, 52nd Street South, 49th Street South, 43rd Street South and 37th Street South. The project will include a complete rebuild of all signalization components in accordance with FDOT, County, and City standards and specifications and address any ADA deficiencies related to sidewalks, curb ramps and pedestrian signals. Work may also include milling and resurfacing at the intersection, if necessary.
Work will encompass design, plans preparation, develop construction specifications, and post design services for upgrading those signalized intersections along 22nd Avenue South from strain poles to mast arms.
A contingency amount of $28,000.00 is included for minor unforeseen circumstances that may arise during development of the project and will only be used at the discretion and approval of the County.
Background/Explanation:
The project is based on a 2009 Preliminary Engineering Report that studied the most feasible roadway section for 22nd Avenue South/Gulfport Boulevard South. The study considered features such as bicycle lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, signalization, median access, stormwater, drainage, curb, and intersection improvements. In 2020 a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) was done to re-evaluate the previous 2009 PER and update the recommendations. Most of the PER recommendations have been implemented under PID 000087A, Phase I. This project, Phase II, continues the implementation of the PER recommendations.
A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to comply with the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA), per Florida Statute 287.055, was released on December 14, 2023; the negotiation and scoping process concluded March 27, 2024.
The contract includes fully burdened hourly rates that include all labor, direct/indirect overhead margins/profits, and travel within the Tampa Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area (TBMSA). Travel outside of the TBMCSA will be reimbursed in accordance with Florida Statutes.
Fiscal Impact:
Total contract not to exceed: $313,266.84
Funding is budgeted under the 22nd Ave S. Signal Improvements Project 005751A included in the Capital Improvement Plan funded by the Penny for Pinellas in the amount of $6,097,000.00.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve and execute this agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer-Levy, Director, Public Works
Merry Celeste, Division Director, Purchasing & Risk, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
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Attachments:
Agreement
Ranking
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