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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A PALM BEACH COUNTY CONTRACT FOR THE STRIBLING ROAD ROUNDABOUT IMPROVEMENTS, AND TO APPROVE ASSOCIATED TRAFFIC CONTROL MEASURES
REQUEST: Authorization to utilize a Palm Beach County contract with Wynn & Sons Environmental Construction Co., LLC., as the basis for pricing, for the Stribling Road roundabout improvements, and to approve associated traffic control measures, for a total project cost of $120,433.50.
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EXPLANATION: Staff is requesting authorization to utilize a Palm Beach County contract with Wynn & Sons Environmental Construction Co., LLC. to complete safety-related modifications to the existing roundabout on Stribling Road. These improvements will be completed in conjunction with the scheduled Stribling Road repaving project and are designed to enhance pedestrian safety and improve overall traffic operations. Palm Beach County executed their contract (Project #2022063) on March 14, 2023 and it expires September 13, 2026.
The scope of work includes relocating the existing pedestrian crossing further from the roundabout intersection, reducing the crossing from three lanes to two. This adjustment aligns with best practices in roundabout design and significantly improves pedestrian safety. The work will be coordinated with the upcoming roadway resurfacing effort, to avoid redundant construction and minimize community disruption.
The majority of the work is based on unit pricing available through the Palm Beach County contract. In addition to the contracted scope, a total of $31,000 in related work, including Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and phased night work, plus the owner controlled contingency of $15,000 fall outside of the Palm Beach County contract. These services will be procured in accordance with Items Exempt from Competition #25 of the Village’s Procurement Manual. This section states, “Except where prohibited by law, Council may authorize exemptions from this Manual and/or may authorize the use of a different methodology for a particular procurement when deemed in the best interests of Wellington.” Given the complexity of the roundabout’s geometry and the need to maintain uninterrupted traffic flow and emergency access, the Village Engineer has determined that phased night work is the most appropriate approach to minimize disruption while maintaining safety. All work will be performed in accordance with FDOT standards. The total cost of the project, including both contract and exempt components, is $120,433.50.
Staff recommends authorization to utilize a Palm Beach County contract with Wynn & Sons Environmental Construction CO., LLC. as the basis for pricing for roundabout safety improvements in conjunction with the Stribling Road repaving project, and to approve associated traffic control measures, for a total project cost of $120,433.50.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are allocated in the FY 2025 Roads Major Maintenance Account.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Authorization to utilize a Palm Beach County contract with Wynn & Sons Environmental Construction Co. LLC. as the basis for pricing for the Stribling Road roundabout improvements, and to approve associated traffic control measures, for a total project authorization of $120,433.50.