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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE WATER RECLAMATION PLANT AERATION TANK REHABILITATION PROJECT
REQUEST: Authorization to award a contract to Southland Painting Corp. for the rehabilitation of aeration tank components at the Water Reclamation Plant in the amount of $90,500.00.
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EXPLANATION: This project addresses the deterioration of concrete baffle channel walls and the corrosion of aeration paddle assemblies in the aeration basins at the Water Reclamation Plant. The work includes the repair, surface preparation and coating (painting) of the concrete channel walls and the paddle assemblies. This project will help prevent future corrosion and deterioration and will extend the useful life of the facilities. The cost to repair and coat the channel baffle walls is approximately $56,000. The cost to repair & coat the paddle assemblies is approximately $34,000. The cost to replace the aerator paddles with new ones is approximately $92,000.
On July 27, 2014, Wellington released ITB #026-14/DZ on Demandstar. The solicitation was also advertised in the Palm Beach Post and posted on Wellington's website. On August 13, 2014, three (3) proposals were received. No protests were received following the issuance of the Notice of Intent to Award the contract. None of the bidders qualified for local preference.
Vendor |
Amount |
Local Vendor |
Southland Painting Corp |
$90,500.00 |
Not Local |
Atlantic Painting & Sandblasting |
$112,500.00 |
Local Preference Affidavit not included in bid submittal |
Viktor Construction Corp |
$224,750.00 |
Not Local |
Staff is recommending award of contract to Southland Painting Corp., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the rehabilitation of the aeration tanks in the amount of $90,500.00.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this project are available in the Water Reclamation Plant (Wastewater Treatment Plant) Renewal and Replacement budget.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Authorization to award a contract to Southland Painting Corp. for the rehabilitation of the aeration tank components at the Water Reclamation Plant in the amount of $90,500.00.