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Bid Award - Depot Park, Phase I - Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility (B)
Explanation
On December 6, 2004, Purchasing solicited bids from four hundred eighty two potential bidders with thirty-one receiving the bid documents. A total of four bids were received on January 14, 2005 and the results are on the attached bid tabulation. After evaluating the bids, staff finds that Watson Construction Co., Inc. has submitted the lowest responsive bid. The engineer's estimate for the work is $1.3 million.
Depot Park, Phase I -Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility is the first phase of construction for the Depot Park project. This work consists of constructing the 'West Pond' of the downtown stormwater treatment facility and its discharge ditch back to Sweetwater Branch. The facility will serve about 108 acres of the downtown area, which includes South Main Street and most of the area between South Main Street and Sweetwater Branch from University Avenue to Depot Avenue and the RTS campus.
Fiscal Note
Funds are available in the Public Works accounts from the stormwater utility, grants and State Revolving Fund loan for this expenditure.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) Authorize the award of the lowest responsible bid to Watson Construction Co., Inc. based on their proposed $1,293,850 for the work; 2) authorize the Interim City Manager to issue a Purchase Order not to exceed $1,293,850; 3) authorize the Interim City Manager to execute all documents related to this authorization for the project subject to approval from the City Attorney as to form and legality; and 3) authorize all necessary budget amendments for the project.