TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Caryn Gardner-Young, Assistant City Manager
THROUGH: Mark R. Lauzier, City Manager
DATE: November 20, 2017
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AWARD OF AN AGREEMENT WITH WEST CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR PHASE 1 CONSTRUCTION OF THE SEACREST BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT IN A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $834,247.70
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to award an Agreement with West Construction, Inc. for Phase 1 construction of the Seacrest Beautification Project in a total amount not-to-exceed $834,247.70 for the Agreement term.
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Background:
On August 9, 2017, the Purchasing Department issued ITBC No. 2017-065-2 for streetscape construction of Phase 1 of the Seacrest Beautification project, which is a project initiated in response to requests from the Del Ida Park Neighborhood Community for a more aesthetically pleasing streetscape that addressed pedestrian and bicyclist safety along a main corridor leading directly into downtown Delray Beach. Three responsive and responsible proposals were received from West Construction, State Contracting & Engineering Corporation, and Jones Benitez Corporation.
The cost submitted by West Construction is for a total project amount not-to-exceed $834,247.70. State Contracting & Engineering Corporation and Jones Benitez Corporation submitted bids totaling $1,066,709.44 and $1,806,205.00, respectively. This project is partially funded by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the amount of $750,000.
The City of Delray Beach (City) and Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) have acknowledged the need for beautification and other necessary improvements through the development of the Seacrest/Del-Ida Park Neighborhood Plan which was adopted by the City Commission on March 3, 1998. The City’s Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan as well as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Master Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan also recommends the provision for bicycle facilities along the NE 2nd Avenue (Seacrest) corridor. As a result, the Seacrest Beautification projects will provide for and/or increase the use of pedestrian and bicycle facilities, while creating an appropriately improved streetscape within a highly visible neighborhood.
This motion is in accordance with Code of Ordinances Section 36.02 Commission Approval Required.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Finance Department Review:
Finance recommends approval.
Funding Source:
Funding is available from account number 377-41-340-541.68-18 Capital Outlay NE 2 Ave/Seacrest Beautification Improvements.