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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE BIG BLUE TRACE MULTIUSE TRAIL PROJECT AND BUDGET AMENDMENT R2020-58 FOR GRANT FUNDING
REQUEST: Authorization to award a contract to Heavy Civil Inc., for the Big Blue Trace Multiuse Trail project in the amount of $708,210.24 and approval of Budget Amendment Resolution No. R2020-58 to appropriate LAP grant revenues and expenditures.
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EXPLANATION: The Big Blue Trace Multiuse Trail project consists of the widening of the existing asphalt multiuse pathway along the east side of Big Blue Trace. The project, which is approximately 1.34 miles in length, runs from South Shore Boulevard on the south to Wellington Trace on the north. The project also includes intersection/crosswalk improvements and drainage modifications.
In 2019, the Big Blue Trace Multiuse Trail project received favorable consideration by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for inclusion in its Local Agency Program (LAP) list of projects eligible for reimbursement. Construction is expected to begin in January 2021. The estimate cost for the project was $831,489.00 with 70% of the cost coming from an FDOT grant. The final bid was below the original estimate and FDOT will reimburse 70% of the final eligible bid costs or $495,747.00. The Village’s financial contribution to the project amounts to approximately $212,463.
On September 6, 2020, Wellington released ITB 202037 on Demandstar, seeking qualified firms to provide such services. The solicitation was also advertised in the Palm Beach Post and posted on Wellington’s website. On October 7, 2020, six (6) proposals were received.
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Vendor |
Amount |
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Heavy Civil Inc. |
$708,210.24 |
|
R & D Paving, LLC |
$744,483.53 |
|
HG Construction Development & Investment Inc. |
$789,117.50 |
|
Ferreira Construction Company, Inc. |
$827,751.44 |
|
Ranger Construction Industries, Inc |
$867,739.21 |
|
FG Construction, LLC |
$1,375,175.93 |
The lowest responsive, responsible bidder was Heavy Civil Inc., who submitted a bid price of $708,210.24. Local preference was not applicable and is prohibited on federally funded projects.
Staff and FDOT are recommending award of contract to Heavy Civil Inc. for the Big Blue Trace Multiuse Trail project in the amount of $708,210.24.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: YES
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for Wellington’s portion of the project are available in the Big Blue Trace Pathway Improvements capital project (CSP20010). Approval of the associated budget amendment will appropriate LAP grant revenues and expenditures to provide sufficient project funding.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Authorization to award a contract to Heavy Civil Inc., for the Big Blue Trace Multiuse Trail project in the amount of $708,210.24 and approval of Budget Amendment Resolution No. R2020-58 to appropriate LAP grant revenues and project expenditures.