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Bid Award - Bus Stop Improvements Phase II (B)
This item is a request for the City Commission to authorize the bid award to Hicks Seal Coating and Striping, LLC, for the Bus Stop Improvements Phase II Project for the construction, replacement and installation of sidewalks, pads and signage associated with bus stop improvements per the project plans, in the amount of $117,560.
Explanation
On May 8, 2014, the City's Purchasing Division solicited bids for the Bus Stop Improvements Phase II project for the construction, replacement and installation of sidewalks, pads, signage and other items as shown and described in the construction plans at specific locations within the City of Gainesville. One (1) firm responded with a bid. Hicks Seal Coating and Striping, LLC, has been deemed to be a responsible and responsive bidder in the amount of $117,560. It is in the best interest of the City to award to the sole bidder because its bid was only 5% more than the Engineer's Estimate and there is an impending period of performance deadline to utilize grant funding that could be missed if bids were to be solicited again.
Fiscal Note
Funding for the Bus Stop Improvement Phase II project in the amount of $117,560 is allocated and identified in the following sources: TCEA and Joint Participation Agreement No., AQE90.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) award the bid to Hicks Seal Coating and Striping, LLC, for the Bus Stop Improvements Phase II Project; and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and any necessary documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.