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Award of bid to Suncoast Development of Pinellas County, Inc. for American Rescue Plan Act Sidewalk, Americans with Disabilities Act, Drainage, and Paving - Package 2.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the award of bid to Suncoast Development of Pinellas County, Inc. for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Sidewalk, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Drainage, and Paving - Package 2.
• This is a work order contract, with each work order being a standalone project. The objective is to construct new sidewalks, ADA ramps, storm sewers, and incidental paving and resurfacing.
• 2 bids were submitted. The invitation to bid included all requirements associated with federal projects, including American Rescue Plan Act funding.
• The lowest responsive, responsible bid of $9,963,481.00 was received from Suncoast Development of Pinellas County, Inc. The Small Business Enterprise commitment is 15% for this contract.
• Funding is budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) under the following projects: Lake Seminole Park Trail Extension (006031A), Highpoint: Russell Avenue Connection (006030A). Funding for sub-projects 134th Avenue North from Oak Street to Trotter Road (006045A), 119th Street North, 129th Terrace North, and 126th Avenue North (006048A), Crestmont Avenue, George Boulevard, Colfax Street (006050A), and 28th Street from 54th Avenue North to 38th Avenue North (006051A) are budgeted under the Safe Routes to School Project (006033A). Funding comes from the ARPA and the Penny for Pinellas in the proposed Capital Improvement Program.
• This construction agreement exceeds the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget of $8,516,000.00; However, the full contract amount will not be spent in FY24. Penny for Pinellas funding has been included in the Proposed FY25-FY30 CIP plan to support the project estimate. Should this portion of the Proposed Budget not be approved, the contract contains a fiscal non-funding clause.
Contract 24-0644-ITB-C in the amount of $9,963,481.00 with all work to be completed within 550 consecutive calendar days; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.
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Strategic Plan:
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
4.5 Provide safe and effective transportation systems to support the efficient flow of motorists, commerce, and regional connectivity
Summary:
Summary
This is a work order contract; each work order is a standalone project. The objective is to construct new sidewalks, ADA ramps, storm sewers, and incidental paving and resurfacing in Pinellas County. The contract duration is 550 consecutive calendar days. Work orders will be issued to the contractor upon issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP).
The five (5) tentative locations are as follows:
• PID 006031A - Lake Seminole Park Trail Extension
• PID 006045A - 134th Ave. N. from Oak St. to Trotter Rd.
• PID 006048A - 119th St. N., 129th Terr. N., and 126th Ave. N.
• PID 006030A & 006050A - Russell Ave, Crestmont Ave, George Blvd, Colfax St.
• PID 006051A - 28th St. from 54th Ave. N. to 38th Ave. N.
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Background Information:
It is the goal of Pinellas County to address and improve its sidewalk system. The construction contract includes necessary traffic control measures, installation of new sidewalks, ADA ramps, storm sewers and incidental paving, including clearing and grubbing, grading, and restoration.
An invitation to bid was issued May 8, 2024. Two submittals were received with award recommendation to Suncoast Development of Pinellas County, Inc. as the lowest responsive responsible bidder.
Fiscal Impact:
This construction agreement exceeds the FY24 budget of $8,516,000.00; however, the full construction agreement amount will not be spent in FY24, and Penny for Pinellas funding has been requested in the Proposed FY25-FY30 CIP plan to support the current project estimate. The contract contains a fiscal non-funding clause.
Funding is budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program under the following projects: Lake Seminole Park Trail Extension (006031A), Highpoint: Russell Ave Connection (006030A). Funding for sub-projects 134th Ave. N. from Oak St. to Trotter Rd. (006045A), 119th St. N., 129th Terr. N., and 126th Ave. N. (006048A), Crestmont Ave, George Blvd., Colfax St. (006050A), and 28th St. from 54th Ave. N. to 38th Ave. N. (006051A) are budgeted under the Safe Routes to School Project (006033A). These projects are funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Penny for Pinellas in the proposed Capital Improvement Program.
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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