Title
Bid Award for Resurfacing the Airport Industrial Park Driving Range Facility (B)
Explanation
The driving range facility at the Airport Industrial Park was used in conjunction with the hurricane debris removal process in the fall and winter of 2004-2005. The paved surface was severely damaged during this work and resurfacing is required. FEMA has agreed to provide reimbursement funding for 90% of the resurfacing cost.
On June 29, 2005, the Purchasing Department published invitations to bid for the resurfacing project. There were thirteen (13) plan holders, with three (3) firms responding with a bid. The bid of John C. Hipp Construction Equipment Co., of Alachua, Florida, was determined to be both lowest and responsive in the amount of $202,336.55.
Fiscal Note
Funding for this project is provided through City's Hurricane Recovery Fund and will be 90% reimbursed by FEMA.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) award the bid for resurfacing the driving range facility at the Airport Industrial Park to John C. Hipp Construction Equipment Co., of Alachua, Florida, in the amount of $202,336.55; 2) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract, subject to approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality; and 3) authorize the issuance of a purchase order to John C. Hipp Construction Equipment Co. in the amount of 202,336.55.