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Award of Proposal for Demolition and Asbestos Abatement of building located at 700 SE 3rd Street (B)
Explanation
In an effort to move the major transfer operations of Regional Transit System (RTS) buses out of the Downtown Plaza, RTS is in the process of constructing a multimodal facility at 700 SE 3rd Street. Demolition of the old existing building (former old GRU Engineering building) is the first phase of this project. Consequent phases include site work, construction of the bus bays and passenger shelters, and with remaining funds construction of part of the multimodal building.
On May 4, 2005, the Purchasing Division solicited Invitation to Bids for the demolition of the old RTS building from five hundred ninety seven (597) potential vendors, with seventeen (17) receiving the ITB. One proposal was received. After evaluation of the written proposals, staff recommends award of the contract to Cross Environmental Services, Inc.
Fiscal Note
Funds are available in the RTS Federal Grant FL-03-0246.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) approve the bid award to Cross Environmental Services, Inc. for demolition and asbestos abatement of the current building located at 700 SE 3rd Street; and 2) authorize the Interim City Manager or designee to execute a contract with Cross Environmental Services, Inc. not to exceed $115,000.