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Award of bid to Florida Safety Contractors, Inc. for the 22nd Avenue South Drainage Improvement Project from 55th Street South to 51st Street South.
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Recommended Action:
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Approve the award of bid to Florida Safety Contractors, Inc. for the 22nd Avenue South Drainage Improvement Project from 55th Street South to 51st Street South.
Bid No. 167-0280-CP(DF); PID No. 002508A; in the amount of $1,683,283.00 on the basis of being the lowest responsive, responsible bid received meeting specifications; all work is expected to be completed within 210 consecutive calendar days. Chairman to sign and Clerk of Court to attest.
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Strategic Plan:
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
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Summary:
The purpose of this project is to construct drainage improvements to relieve existing roadway flooding along 22nd Avenue South between 55th Street South to 51st Street South. The road presently has standing water for extended periods during regular storm events impacting traffic flow. It is in the public’s best interest to improve the road drainage infrastructure for the purpose of increasing safety for traveling motorists.
Background Information:
Improvements include new curb inlets and manholes, installation of 1,812 linear feet of concrete storm pipes ranging from 18 to 30-inch diameter, and restoration of all disturbed areas. The new drainage system will improve the hydraulics of the area to enable quick draw-down of standing water for both regular and major storm events.
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure not to exceed: $1,683,283.00
Funding for this project is derived from the Infrastructure Sales Tax (Penny for Pinellas): Stormwater Conveyance System Improvement Program, Storm Sewer Rehab Projects allocation.
Staff Member Responsible:
Rahim Harji, Director, Public Works
Joe Lauro, Director, Purchasing
Partners:
City of Gulfport
Attachments:
Agreement
Bid Tabulation
Project Financial Overview
Project Location Map