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Award of bid to Nichols Contracting, Inc. for the Pinellas County Jail Elevator Modernization - Detention Central Intake Building.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the award of bid to Nichols Contracting, Inc. for the Pinellas County Jail Elevator Modernization - Detention Central Intake Building.
• This project consists of the modernization of 3 elevators that are nearing their end of life, requiring frequent repairs above and beyond the normal needs. The modernization project will reduce operations costs in repairs and labor.
• One responsive and responsible bid was received from Nichols Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $1,930,069.00. Other contractors stated security clearance requirements were a reason not to bid on this project.
• All work will be completed within 730 consecutive calendar days. Should the contractor fail to complete the project within the allotted timeframe, the contractor will be subject to paying the County for any incurred damages as laid out per the terms of the agreement.
• Small Business Enterprise goals were not included as part of this project due to the type of work being performed.
• Funding for sub-project Pinellas County Jail Lobby Elevator Modernization Project (005706A) is budgeted under the Courts and Jail Projects (002880A) included in the Capital Improvement Plan funded by the Penny for Pinellas.
Contract 24-0301-ITB-C in the amount of $1,930,069.00 with all work to be completed within 730 consecutive calendar days; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.
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Summary:Summary
One bid received from Nichols Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $1,930,069.00 as the only responsive and responsible bid necessary to perform elevator modernization of three (3) Electric Traction Elevators, Serial Numbers 55710, 55711, 55712 with new gearless machines with all work to be completed withing 730 calendar days.
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Background Information:
The elevators are located within a County Detention Facility and used by guards and inmates. The General Contractor, Sub-Contractors, and Vendors are required to have any employees that will be on-site working submit for security clearance through the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Clearances must be approved before construction starts.
The Purchasing Division issued an invitation to bid on March 6, 2024, one submittal was received with award recommendation to Nichols Contracting, Inc. as the responsive responsible bidder.
Fiscal Impact:
Total agreement not to exceed: $1,930,069.00.
Funding for sub-project PC Jail Lobby Elevator Modernization Project (005706A) is budgeted under the Courts and Jail Projects Project (002880A) included in the Capital Improvement Plan funded by the Penny for Pinellas.
Staff Member Responsible:
Tim Lewallen, Director, Construction Services
Merry Celeste, Purchasing Director, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
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