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Award of bid to R.J.P. Enterprises, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2023-2026 sidewalk and underdrain replacement projects.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval of the award of bid to R.J.P. Enterprises, Inc. for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2026 sidewalk and underdrain replacement projects.
• This contract provides for the removal and replacement of curbs, sidewalks, and underdrains at various locations throughout the County.
• A total of two bids were received with R.J.P. Enterprises, Inc. recommended for award as the lowest responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $10,383,780.00.
• R.J.P. Enterprises, Inc.’s submittal contains an exceptional Small Business Enterprise Program commitment of 34.4%.
• This is a 3-year contract award with R.J.P. Enterprises where projects will be assigned on a work order basis.
• Sixty-six percent (66%) of the project funds are from the Local Infrastructure Sales Tax (Penny for Pinellas) and are budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program: 4216A Transportation Underdrain; thirty-four percent (34%) of the funding is from the Public Works Operating Budget from Roadway Maintenance for Sidewalk & Underdrain Improvements.
Contract No. 23-0067-ITB-Construction in the amount of $10,383,780.00 on basis of the lowest responsive and responsible bid received meeting specifications. All work is expected to be completed within 1,095 consecutive calendar days from issuance of the notice to proceed; 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 the efficient flow of motorists
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 of county services and support
Summary:
Summary
This contract provides for the replacement of curbs, sidewalk, and underdrains at various locations throughout the County through a work order process. The pay items support additional work as needed in the form of tree removal and installation of root control barriers, handrail, signage, and traffic markings at specific project sites. A list of tentative projects is attached.
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Background Information:
Public Works identified a need to supplement Contract No. 178-0582-CP due to an increase in work demand. This contract has provisions for an additional seven hundred thirty (730) consecutive calendar day term extension if mutually agreed and shall be exercised if all prices, terms, and conditions remain the same. A total of two bids were received with R.J.P. Enterprises, Inc. as the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder.
Fiscal Impact:
1,095-day expenditure not to exceed: $10,383,780.00
Sixty-six percent (66%) of the project funds are from the Local Infrastructure Sales Tax (Penny for Pinellas) and are budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program: 4216A Transportation Underdrain; thirty-four percent (34%) of the funding is from the Public Works Operating Budget from Roadway Maintenance for Sidewalk & Underdrain Improvements.
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Merry Celeste, Division Director, Purchasing & Risk, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Agreement
Bid Tabulation
Tentative Projects & Location Maps