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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY WELL MECHANICAL INTEGRITY TESTING
REQUEST: Authorization to award a contract to A.C. Schultes of Florida, Inc., for Water Reclamation Facility Mechanical Integrity Testing in the amount of $72,100.00.
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EXPLANATION: A deep injection well is used as the primary means of disposing treated wastewater at Wellington’s Water Reclamation Facility. The deep injection well is permitted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Pursuant to the FDEP operating permit for the deep injection well, the Utility must test the integrity of the well every five years to ensure it is functioning properly.
On January 22, 2021, Wellington released ITB #202110 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 February 16, 2021, three (3) proposals were received, as summarized below:
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Vendor |
Amount |
Local Vendor Status |
|
A.C. Schultes of Florida, Inc |
$62,100.00 |
Not Local |
|
All Webbs Enterprises, Inc. |
$87,000.00 |
Palm Beach County |
|
Youngquist Brothers, LLC |
$174,400.00 |
Not Local |
The lowest responsive, responsible bidder was A.C. Schultes of Florida, Inc., who submitted a bid price of $62,100.
Staff is recommending award of contract to A.C. Schultes of Florida, Inc, for the Water Reclamation Facility Mechanical Integrity Testing in the amount of $72,100.00, including $10,000 in contingency.
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 the Utility Capital Improvement Plan.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Authorization to award a contract to A.C. Schultes of Florida, Inc., for Water Reclamation Facility Mechanical Integrity Testing in the amount of $72,100.00.