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Award of bid to Keystone Excavators, Inc. for Mullet Creek Channel B Erosion Control.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval of the award of bid to Keystone Excavators, Inc. for Mullet Creek Channel B Erosion Control; PID 003894A.
• This project is to provide bank stabilization to prevent erosion and sedimentation issues in Mullet Creek Channel B by armoring the sides and bottoms of the creek.
• Two responsive bids were received, with award recommendation to the lowest responsive, responsible bid from Keystone Excavators, Inc., in the amount of $3,389,822.50.
• All work to be completed within 365 consecutive calendar days.
• The Small Business Enterprise commitment for this project is 11%.
• Funding for this contract is budgeted within Project 003894A Mullet Creek Channel B Bank Stabilization, included in the Proposed Capital Improvement Plan Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2029, funded by the Local Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Penny) and American Rescue Plan Act.
• Approving the contract does not obligate the County to spend. That obligation occurs at the time of purchase order which is which is approved in accordance with the adopted budget. If the Notice to Proceed is issued and a purchase order is required prior to October 1, there is $1.6M in the FY23 project budget.
Contract 23-0440-ITB-C in the amount of $3,389,822.50 with all work to be completed within 365 consecutive calendar days; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.
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Summary:
Summary
The purpose of this project is to provide bank stabilization to prevent erosion and sedimentation issues in Mullet Creek Channel B by armoring the sides and bottoms of the creek. The design will stabilize the creek while maintaining flood protection level of service. The project will also create a floodplain expansion area that will reduce the risk of flooding, improve water quality and restore wildlife habitat.
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Background Information:
On April 28, 2023, an invitation to bid was advertised by the Purchasing and Risk Management Division. Two responsive bids were received, with award recommendation to the lowest responsive, responsible bid from Keystone Excavators, Inc., in the amount of $3,389,822.50.
Mullet Creek Channel B is a natural creek that was re-aligned to its current location circa 1968. The creek banks are comprised mostly of very loose, sandy soils that are prone to erosion. The creek banks were temporarily stabilized in 2016, just before Hurricane Hermine which caused significant damage to the creek. The County continued to repair the erosion until funding became available for a Capital Improvement project.
Fiscal Impact:
Total no to exceed: $3,389,822.50
Funding for this contract is budgeted within Project 003894A Mullet Creek Channel B Bank Stabilization, included in the Proposed Capital Improvement Plan FY24-FY29, funded by the Local Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Penny) and ARPA. The proposed budget for construction is $3.8M.
Approving the contract does not obligate the County to spend. That obligation occurs at the time of purchase order which is approved in accordance with the adopted budget.
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
Project Location Map