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ITEM: 1) AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR FOREST HILL BOULEVARD; AND 2) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. R2017-34 AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THIS PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Authorization to award a contract to D.S. Eakins Construction Corp. for the drainage improvements for Forest Hill Boulevard in the amount of $241,941.83, and approval of Resolution No. R2017-34 and associated budget amendment 2017-046 in the amount of $242,000.
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EXPLANATION: This project is located on Forest Hill Boulevard near Ken Adams Way and will improve the drainage of the roadway by adding a positive outfall to the storm water system. The project generally includes the construction of 2 drainage structures, 319 LF of 18” concrete drainage pipe, approximately 420 LF of milling and resurfacing of a 3-lane roadway, concrete curb and gutter, pavement markings, signage, grading and sodding.
On May 21, 2017, Wellington released ITB #011-17/DZ on Demandstar. The solicitation was also advertised in the Palm Beach Post and posted on Wellington’s website. On June 21, 2017, five (5) proposals were received.
Vendor |
Amount |
Local Vendor Status |
D.S. Eakins Construction Corp. |
$241,941.83 |
Palm Beach County |
Johnson Davis, Inc. |
$273,965.25 |
Palm Beach County |
Hinterland Group, Inc. |
$302,043.50 |
Palm Beach County |
AP Engineering, Inc. |
$307,398.33 |
Not Local |
Pac Comm, Inc. |
$639,107.50 |
Not Local |
Staff recommends authorization to award a contract to D.S. Eakins Construction Corp., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the drainage improvements on Forest Hill Boulevard near Ken Adams Way in the amount of $241,941.83.
Staff also recommends approval of a budget amendment (attached as Resolution No. R2017-34) in the amount of $242,000 to provide the necessary funding for this project.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: YES
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: A capital project amendment to transfer $242,000 from the South Shore Boulevard Phase III budget to the Forest Hill Boulevard project is attached for no net budget impact.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Authorization to award a contract to D.S. Eakins Construction Corp. for the drainage improvements for Forest Hill Boulevard in the amount of $241,941.83, and approval of Resolution No. R2017-34 and associated budget amendment 2017-046 in the amount of $242,000.