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Award of contract to Cone & Graham, Inc. for the Oakwood Drive Bridge Replacement project.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Award of contract to Cone & Graham, Inc., for the Oakwood Drive Bridge Replacement project.
• This project consists of the replacement of the Oakwood Drive Bridge.
• This was originally awarded to American Empire Builders, Inc. on 12/7/2021. The contract was found to be in default on 1/30/2024, a notice was sent by the Board of County Commissioners.
• This project consists of removing the existing bridge over Stephanie’s Channel and constructing a new bridge. The bridge work will be performed in phases to allow vehicular passage during construction, as this is the sole access point to the island. The project also includes utility, sidewalk, and storm drainage construction.
• Two pricing submittals were received with Cone & Graham, Inc., as the lowest responsive and responsible submittal in the amount of $4,760,158.59.
• All work is expected to be completed within 400 consecutive calendar days.
• Partial funding is included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Capital Budget, budgeted under the Oakwood Drive over Stephanie's Channel Bridge Replacement (001035A), funded by the Local Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Penny for Pinellas). The total currently available funding for this project is $3,268,000.00. Public Works has requested additional funding in the amount of $1,725,000.00 via the FY26 budget development process for this project. The additional funding is for the difference between the existing funding and this new contract as well as for work on this project not associated with this contract. In the event that future fiscal year funding is not available for this project, the County maintains the authority to terminate this agreement.
Bid No. 25-0411-ITB-C, in the amount of $4,760,158.59 with a duration of 400 consecutive calendar days; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit 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:
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:Summary
The purpose of this project consists of the removal of the existing bridge over Stephanie’s Channel and construction of a new bridge. The bridge work will be performed in phases to allow vehicular passage during construction as this is the sole access point to the island. The project also includes utility, sidewalk, and storm drainage construction.
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Background Information:
A structural evaluation was performed on the existing bridge which indicated a low sufficiency rating for the bridge. Upon additional evaluation, it was found that the structure was exhibiting cracking and delamination due to corrosion. There is also no record as to the depth of the piling supporting the structure. For these reasons, the structure was programmed for replacement.
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure not to exceed: $4,760,158.59
Funding is reflected in the Amended FY25 Capital Budget, budgeted under the Oakwood Drive over Stephanie's Channel Bridge Replacement (001035A), funded by the Local Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Penny for Pinellas).
Total available funding for this project is $3,268,000.00. Public Works has requested additional funding via the FY26 budget development process for this project.
In the event that future fiscal year funding is not available for this project, the County maintains the authority to terminate this agreement.
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Merry Celeste, Purchasing Director, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Agreement