Title
Bid Award - SW 62nd Blvd Resurfacing Project (B)
Explanation
This item is a request for the City Commission to authorize the bid award to V.E. Whitehurst & Sons, Inc. for the SW 62nd Blvd Resurfacing project. On October 4, 2021, the Procurement Division received two bids from responsible responsive bidders for the construction of the project. The lowest evaluated bid meeting the specifications was submitted by V.E. Whitehurst and Sons, Inc. in the amount of $2,160,145.09.
The SW 62nd Blvd Resurfacing project consists of resurfacing the roadway from SW 13th Place to Newberry Rd. Additionally, the project includes the addition of six (6) foot paved shoulders from approximately SW 13th Place to NW 1st Place, three mid-block crosswalks with flashing beacons, sidewalk connections for bus stops and mid-block crosswalks and boarding and alighting areas for bus stops.
The project is scheduled to commence in January 2022 and be complete early summer 2022. All work requiring lane closures is scheduled to be completed at night to minimize disruptions to neighbors.
Strategic Connection
This item is connected to Goal 3: A Great Place to Live and Experience in the City’s Strategic Plan and is a normal priority item. This item is related to Vision Zero which is a top priority item.
Fiscal Note
Funding for construction of the project in the amount of $2,160,145.09 is available through the following sources: $1,700,145.09 for roadway construction through the Local Option Gas Tax Fund; $350,000 for construction of the three (3) midblock crosswalks through the Transportation Concurrency Exception Area - Zone B; and $110,000 for construction of the RTS boarding and alighting areas through the Transportation Concurrency Exception Area - UF Context Area.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) award the bid to V.E. Whitehurst & Sons, Inc. for the SW 62nd Blvd Resurfacing Project in the amount of $2,160,145.09; and 2) authorize the City Manager or de...
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