Subject:
Title
Emergency Purchase Contract No. 26-0809-E from QRC, Inc., for repair services associated with a 16-inch Valve Leak at 3111 Pass A Grille Way.
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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 16-inch Valve Leak at 3111 Pass A Grille Way.
• Pinellas County Utilities is requesting emergency authorization to utilize QRC for the repair of a leaking 16-inch water valve located in the vicinity of 3111 Pass-A-Grille Way. The valve is actively leaking and requires immediate repair to avoid a water service interruption in the surrounding area.
• The leaking valve must be repaired to ensure a wider water outage will not occur during the repair of the existing 24” water main damaged by seawall contractor. The anticipated work includes excavation and dewatering to access the failed valve, replacement of the valve and associated fittings, maintenance of traffic, restoration of the excavation, and other work necessary to properly install the new valve.
• The estimated cost of $180,570.00 for the repair, with a 10% contingency of $18,057.00 for a total emergency authorization of $198,627.00.
• The scope and duration of this project exceeds internal staff ability to complete the repairs.
• Per County Code Section 2-181, the County Administrator has authority to approve this emergency repair work.
event that future fiscal year funding is not available for this agreement, the County maintains the authority to terminate this agreement...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 repair services associated with a 16-inch Valve Leak at 3111 Pass A Grille Way.
Background/Explanation:
QRC has provided an estimated cost of $180,570.00 for the repair, with a 10% contingency of $18,057.00 for a total emergency authorization of $198,627.00. QRC will charge the County only for the actual quantities required to complete the work in accordance with the applicable contract unit prices.
Fiscal Impact:
Contract in the not-to-exceed amount: $198,627.00
This request is budgeted for in the FY26 Budget of PCU 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:
Emergency Memo with contractor estimate