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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE ESSEX PARK OBSERVATION PLATFORM PROJECT
REQUEST: Authorization to award a contract to Ferreira Construction Company, Inc. for the Essex Park Observation Platform in the amount of $463,138.70.
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EXPLANATION: This project is located at 1250 Essex Drive and will improve Essex Park with the addition of an observation platform along the Acme C13A Canal. The park site improvements include sidewalks, fencing, water service, resurfacing of play areas, landscaping, deck lighting and sidewalk bollard lighting.
On March 4, 2019, Wellington released ITB 201904 seeking qualified firms to provide such services. On April 9, 2019, the Village received four (4) proposals as summarized below:
Vendor
Amount
Local Vendor Status
Ferreira Construction Company, Inc.
$463,138.70
Not Local
Boromei Construction, Inc.
$589,571.50
Not Local
Overland Construction Co., Inc.
$608,835.12
Palm Beach County
West Construction, Inc.
$649,505.26
Palm Beach County
Staff recommends awarding a contract to Ferreira Construction Company, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Essex Park Observation Platform project, in the amount of $463,138.70.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) through its Land and Water Conservation Fund Program has awarded $200,000 in grant funding for the Essex Park project to match Wellington's investment in the outdoor recreation features of the project.
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 Neighborhood Parks Capital Project. The FDEP through its Land and Water Conservation Fund Program has awarded $200,000 (Grant LW673) in funding for Essex Park to match Wellington's investment in the outdoor recreation features of this project.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Authorization...
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