TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: John Morgan, Environmental Services Director
THROUGH: Donald B. Cooper, City Manager
DATE: April 5, 2016
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BID AWARD TO WEST CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR MERRITT PARK IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 14-052)
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to approve Bid No. 2016-044 for the Merritt Park Improvements Project (Project No. 14-052) to the lowest responsive bidder, West Construction Incorporated, in the amount of $411,711.
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Background:
In 2014 City Commission approved the Merritt Park Improvements Project. Merritt Park is located between SW 3rd and 4th Street and SW 2nd and 3rd Avenue. The park is being heavily utilized by: 1) the City residents, 2) area schools, 3) afternoon activities, 4) fire training, and 5) PBC Sheriff K-9 training. The park in in need of renovation due to its age and condition.
The existing park amenities include: athletic fields, basketball courts, open areas, a playground with a restroom. The scope of works includes the following: 1) the replacement of sod on all playing surfaces, 2) the complete elimination of a clay infield on the southernmost ball field (replace with sod), 3) upgrades to the irrigation system, 4) a new backstop fencing, and 5) landscaping and restroom building upgrades.
City residents and visitors that gather at the park facility currently utilize a limited number of on-site parking spaces. New parallel parking spaces along the west side of the park site adjacent to SW 3rd Avenue are included within this scope of work.
The City issued Bid 2016-44 regarding the Merritt Park Improvements project. On February 4, 2016 the City received two bids:
· West Construction, Incorporated: $411,711
· JMW Construction, Incorporated: $422,010
The bid award is in accordance with Code of Ordinances, Chapter 36, Section 36.02 (A)(1), “Sealed Competitive Method”.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Finance Department Review:
Finance recommends approval. ...
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