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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT AERATOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT
REQUEST: Authorization to award a contract to Wharton Smith, Inc. for the Water Treatment Plant aerator replacement project in the amount of $107,955.00.
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EXPLANATION: The Utilities Department is seeking authorization to award a contract for the aerator replacement at the Water Treatment Plant. The project includes the fabrication and installation of a new cascade aerator for the lime plant.
On January 25, 2017, Wellington released ITB #003-17/DZ on Demandstar. The solicitation was also advertised in the Palm Beach Post and posted on Wellington’s website. On March 15, 2017, three (3) proposals were received.
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Vendor |
Amount |
Local Vendor Status |
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Wharton Smith, Inc. |
$107,955.00 |
Not Local |
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Bearing Point Construction, Inc. |
$140,000.00 |
Not Local |
|
RF Environmental Services, Inc. |
Non-Responsive |
Not Local |
Wharton Smith, Inc. submitted the lowest, responsive, responsible bid of $107,955.00. The third bidder, RF Environmental Services, Inc., did not meet the minimum qualifications for number of years in business and was therefore deemed non-responsive.
Staff recommends authorization to award a contract to Wharton Smith, Inc., for the aerator replacement at the Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $107,955.00.
All related bid documents can be found by clicking on the following link:
<http://www.wellingtonfl.gov/Home/Components/RFP/RFP/279/203>
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for the project are available in Water Treatment Plant Operating budget (401-7010-536.46-30)
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Authorization to award a contract to Wharton Smith, Inc. for the Water Treatment Plant aerator replacement project in the amount of $107,955.00.