Subject:
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Purchase authorization with Precision Sidewalk Safety Corporation for sidewalk trip hazard prevention and maintenance.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the purchase authorization agreement with Precision Sidewalk Safety Corporation (Precision) for requirements of sidewalk trip hazard prevention and maintenance.
• This purchase authorization provides a mechanism for the Public Works Department to continue efforts to improve sidewalks throughout the County by removing trip hazards and repairing uneven sidewalks.
• Precision offers a patented methodology which removes the hazards utilizing a horizontal cutting technology that produces a uniform appearance and texture from one end of a sidewalk joint to the other, leaving no gap between slabs, and a smooth, safe pedestrian walkway.
• The Precision sidewalk repair process saves significant time and expenditure as compared to traditional sidewalk panel replacement and meets the requirements of the American Disabilities Act.
• Pricing is per the Florida Buy State Cooperative Purchasing, Panhandle Area Educational Consortium; RFP 21-18, Contract No. 22-139 effective through September 14, 2024.
• Funding is available as needed in the Public Works Transportation Division Operating Budget.
Contract No. 22-0730-PB(AJM) in the not to exceed amount of $1,045,000.00 through September 14, 2024; 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
Summary:
Summary
Approval of this purchase authorization provides a mechanism for Public Works to continue efforts to improve pedestrian safety by performing trip hazard repairs on sidewalks throughout the County. Sidewalk surfaces will be restored to meet the current ADA standards and comply with the OSHA requirements.
Pricing is per the Florida Buy State Cooperative Purchasing Panhandle Area Educational Consortium (PAEC) RFP 21-18, Contract No. 22-139 effective through September 14, 2024.
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Background Information:
Public Works is responsible for maintaining County sidewalks in a reasonable state of repair, free of dangerous and unsafe conditions and trip hazards for pedestrians, in a manner that complies with the current ADA and OSHA requirements.
Fiscal Impact:
Estimated not to exceed expenditure: $1,045,000.00
Estimated annual expenditure: $522,500.00
Funding is derived from the Public Works Transportation Division Operating 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:
Purchase Authorization Agreement