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Award of bid and agreement with QRC Inc. for a 2-year work order contract for annual water and reclaimed water repairs and extensions.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the award of bid and agreement with QRC Inc. for annual water and reclaimed water repairs and extensions.
• This is a 2-year work order contract for the repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of water and reclaimed water pipes, manholes, and other infrastructure, including emergency repairs on an as-needed basis.
• This contract will replace Contract No. 22-0397-CP(PLU), Annual Potable Water and Reclaimed Water Repair Services, in the original award amount of $5,135,600.00, which expired in November 2024.
• As a two-step bid process, four bidders were qualified to submit pricing; only one priced submittal was received by QRC, Inc. in the amount of $5,750,840.00. The other qualified firms did not provide pricing, stating their workload was “too heavy.”
• This contract includes a 12% small business enterprise commitment from QRC Inc.
• Funding is derived from the Utilities water and sewer funds.
Bid No. 24-1061-ITB-C, award in the amount of $5,750,840.00 for 2 years; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.
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Strategic Plan:
Practice Superior Environmental Stewardship
3.3 Protect and improve the quality of our water, air, and other natural resources
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.4 Invest in infrastructure to meet current and future needs
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
5.4 Strive to exceed customer expectations
Summary:
Summary
The purpose of this contract is to repair, rehabilitate, and replace water and reclaimed water pipes, valves, manholes, and appurtenances at various locations throughout the County. This work order contract is needed for emergency repair services to maintain continuity of operations and to provide reliable water and reclaimed water services to Pinellas County customers. This contract also includes expedited project work. This approach reduces the overall construction timeframe and provides benefits to customers with a quicker turnaround for repair and services. It also provides the flexibility to address unanticipated infrastructure needs (i.e., emergency failures) and provides the ability to quickly mitigate pipeline and valve breaks, failures, water loss, and damage to adjacent property and roads.
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Background Information:
On October 22, 2024, the Purchasing Division, on behalf of the Utilities Department (PCU) released an invitation to bid to establish a contract for water and reclaimed water repairs and extensions to be ordered on an as-needed basis.
Fiscal Impact:
Services not-to-exceed (total contract): $5,750,840.00
Funding is derived from the Utilities water and sewer funds.
Staff Member Responsible:
Jeremy Waugh, Acting Director, Utilities
Merry Celeste, Purchasing Director, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Agreement
Bid tabulation