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Award of bid to Pepper Contracting Services, Inc. for the Forest Lakes Boulevard Phase II project.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval of the award of bid to Pepper Contracting Services, Inc. for the Forest Lakes Boulevard Phase II - (West of Pine Avenue to West of Race Track Road) project.
Contract No. 178-0423-CP (JJ); PID No. 002110A in the amount of $12,025,336.10 on the basis of being the lowest responsive, responsible bid received meeting specifications. All work is expected to be completed within 908 consecutive calendar days. Authorize Chairman to sign and Clerk of Court to attest.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety and Welfare
2.5 Enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality: Objectives
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
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
The purpose of this project is to add capacity to this corridor with the widening/reconstruction of Forest Lakes Boulevard, from west of Pine Avenue to Racetrack Road, from a two-lane divided suburban roadway to a divided four-lane suburban typical section. Using a portfolio approach, the construction activities include roadside drainage, new drainage pipes, underdrain, signing and pavement markings, signals, intelligent transportation systems, lighting, paved bicycle lanes, sidewalks, and pedestrian features. All work is within the existing right-of-way with mast arms and pedestrian signals to be constructed at Pine Avenue and Brooker Creek Boulevard.
The project also includes a Joint Project Agreement with the City of Oldsmar for water, sewer, reclaimed water, and fiber optic communication line relocations.
Background Information:
Pinellas County Public Works Transportation Division in conjunction with Forward Pinellas identified the need for capacity improvements within the Forest Lakes Boulevard (CR 667) corridor from west of Pine Avenue to Racetrack Road with the widening/reconstruction of the existing two lane to a four lane roadway. This proposed section is consistent with the adjacent section, which is located to the west and extends from Pine Avenue to Tampa Road. This corridor is also considered a bi-County regional facility and is an emergency evacuation route.
Fiscal Impact:
Estimated expenditure not to exceed $12,025,336.10
Funding is derived from the Local Option Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Penny for Pinellas) in the amount of $9,610,860.10, partial grant funding from the Florida Department Of Transportation (FDOT) through a County Incentive Grant Program agreement in the amount of $1,953,091.00, and funding from the City of Oldsmar in the amount of $461,385.00 for their portion of utility relocation work.
Staff Member Responsible:
Rahim Harji, Assistant County Administrator
Joe Lauro, Director, Purchasing
Partners:
City of Oldsmar
FDOT
Attachments:
Agreement
Bid Tabulation
Project Financial Overview
Project Location