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Award of bid to Highway Safety Devices, Inc. for Starkey Road at Willow Avenue Signalization.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval of the award of bid to Highway Safety Devices, Inc. for Starkey Road at Willow Avenue Signalization (PID 006190A).
• This project is for the construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Starkey Road and Willow Avenue; improvements consist of the installation of two diagonal mast arms, a traffic controller cabinet, and associated traffic signal items.
• Two bids were received, with the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Highway Safety Devices, Inc. in the amount of $881,479.50.
• The Small Business Enterprise commitment is 10% for this contract.
• All work is expected to be completed within 270 days.
• Funding is budgeted under the Starkey Road at Willow Avenue Signalization Project 006190A, funded by the Penny for Pinellas and Multimodal Impact Fee Funds. In the event that future fiscal year funding is not available for this project, the County maintains the authority to terminate this agreement.
• City of Largo has budgeted $150,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2025 for the project. Funding will be provided through an interlocal funding agreement. That agreement is currently in review and will be provided to the Board of County Commissioners for execution at a future meeting.
Contract No. 24-0877-ITB-C in the amount of $881,479.50 with all work completed within 270 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
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community
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
5.2 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 project's purpose is to address the need for traffic signalization at the intersection of Starkey Road and Willow Avenue. Improvements consist of the installation of two diagonal mast arms, traffic controller cabinet and associated traffic signal items.
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Background Information:
On August 5, 2024, the Purchasing Division issued this invitation to bid on behalf of Public Works replacement of a traffic signal at Starkey Road and Willow Avenue. This project was scheduled due to a signal warrant analysis performed at this location in October 2022.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding is budgeted under the Starkey Road at Willow Avenue Signalization Project 006190A funded by the Penny for Pinellas and Multimodal Impact Fee Funds. In the event that future fiscal year funding is not available for this project, the County maintains the authority to terminate this agreement.
City of Largo has budgeted $150,000 in FY2025 for the project. Funding will be provided through an interlocal funding agreement. That agreement is currently in review and will be provided to the Board of County Commissioners for execution at a future meeting.
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Merry Celeste, Purchasing Director, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
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