Title
Bid Award - Old Landfill at Sweetwater Branch (B)
Explanation
Since 2002, consultants and staff have been working with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) on developing a plan to provide proper cover on the bank of a closed landfill that adjoins Sweetwater Branch. An August 2003 Consent Agreement provides FDEP with a description of the tasks and schedule for accomplishing the necessary work. The City obtained approval of a conceptual plan for the work in April 2004, and prepared bid documents by October 27, 2004. Purchasing solicited bids from six hundred ninety-nine potential bidders with thirty-three receiving the bid document. One bid was received. After evaluation of the bid, staff recommends award of the contract to CEM Enterprises, Inc. The Bid award recommendation contains several alternates that are judged as adding substantive value to the work for a small incremental cost. These items are included in the award recommendation, which is higher than the base bid.
Fiscal Note
Funds are available in the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund balance account.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) approve the award of the bid to CEM Enterprises, Inc. for the Old Landfill/Sweetwater Branch and Bank Stabilization 2) authorize the Interim City Manager or designee to execute a contract with CEM Enterprises, Inc., in a not to exceed amount of $1,181,145, based on the items listed in the bid award summary 3) authorize the Interim City Manager to execute all documents related to these authorizations for the project; and 4) authorize all necessary budget amendments, including the transfer of funds from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund balance.