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Non-excavatable Flowable Fill (B)
Staff recommends establishing an annual contract for non-excavatable flowable fill for underground electric distribution duct construction.
Explanation
Flowable concrete fill is used to encase underground electric distribution cable ducts. The Energy Delivery department is currently constructing an underground electric distribution duct system from the downtown Kelly Substation located on SE 4th Street to the new Shands Cancer Hospital complex and extending underground power in the central city district (CCD). These new facilities will significantly enhance the reliability of the downtown electric system and is critical since it supports multiple distribution circuits that provide service in the CCD and nearby areas. In addition, a portion of the cost of these projects will be offset by a contribution in aid of construction from the Shands Cancer Hospital project.
An Invitation to Bid was sent by Utilities Purchasing to four prospective bidders with two responding. Cemex, Inc. submitted the lowest bid. A copy of the bid tabulation is attached for your reference.
Recommendations
The City Commission: 1) authorize the Interim General Manager, or her designee, to execute a two year contract with Cemex, Inc., for the provision of non-excavatable flowable fill for underground electric distribution duct construction for the Energy Delivery department; and 2) approve the issuance of purchase orders to Cemex, Inc. in amount not to exceed $275,000 for FY 2007 and FY 2008, subject to final appropriation of funds.
Fiscal Note
Funds are available in the FY 2007/08 Energy Delivery capital budget.
Drafter
Prepared by: H. Reid Rivers, Energy Delivery Engineering Manager
Submitted by: Karen Johnson, Interim General Manager