Subject:
Title
Emergency Purchase Contract No. 26-0727-E from QRC, Inc., for repair services associated with a damaged 48-inch pipe located at 580 Booster Station.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval by the County Administrator of the emergency purchase from QRC, Inc. for repair services associated with a damaged 48-inch pipe located at 580 Booster Station.
• A Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) contractor performing soil extraction activities struck and damaged the existing 48-inch pipe.
• FDOT attempted to repair the damaged pipe for several days but was unable to complete the repair. Pinellas County Utilities was requested to take over and complete the emergency repair.
• Due to the size and critical nature of the damaged pipeline, the work required immediate action to protect the County’s utility infrastructure and restore the affected area.
• The estimated cost of the emergency repair is $231,601.00, with a 10% contingency of $23,160.10, for a total amount of $254,761.10. QRC will charge only for actual quantities used in accordance with the estimate.
• Per County Code Section 2-181, the County Administrator has authority to approve this emergency repair work.Body
Strategic Plan:
Resilient Infrastructure and Environment
1.2 Maintain and enhance County infrastructure.
Summary:
Approval of an emergency purchase order to QRC, Inc. for the construction and repair services associated with a damaged 48-inch pipe located at 580 Booster Station for $254,761.10.
The total requested amount includes a contingency allowance for unforeseen conditions that may arise during construction. The contractor will invoice for time and materials related to such circumstances in accordance with established contract pricing
Background/Explanation:
QRC mobilized the site and performed the work necessary to locate, expose, repair, protect, and restore the damaged pipeline. The emergency scope included mobilization; excavation to expose the pipe and identify the source and extent of the damage; dewatering and excavation support as required; preparation of the damaged area; welding a steel patch onto the 48-inch pipe; applying a protective coating to the repaired area; coordinating and supporting inspection of the completed pipe repair; backfilling the excavation; and compacting the restored area in preparation for state inspection.
Fiscal Impact:
Contract in the not-to-exceed amount: $254,761.10
This request is budgeted for in the FY26 Budget of Utilities in the Water Revenue and Operating Fund. In the event that future fiscal year funding is not available for this agreement, the County maintains the authority to terminate this agreement.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve this emergency purchase is granted under Code Section 2-181.
Staff Member Responsible:
Jeremy Waugh, P.E., Director, Utilities
Merry Celeste, Purchasing Division Director, Office of Management & Budget
Chris Rose, Director, Office of Management & Budget
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Estimate
Emergency Memo