SUBJECT
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Request Board approve construction contract with Bigfoot Construction, Inc. for the installation of replacement window shutter systems at 25 Fire Rescue/Emergency Medical Services stations. ($680,723.00 one-time expense).
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DESCRIPTION
The Facilities Management Division requested Procurement to solicit bids from qualified contractors who were interested in installing replacement window shutter systems at 25 Fire/EMS stations.
Bid 23-312 FRS/EMS Protective Measures - Window Shutter Systems was issued, and one contractor submitted a bid.
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Company |
Location |
Total |
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Bigfoot Construction, Inc |
Pinecrest, FL |
$648,308.00 |
A recommendation of award was issued to Bigfoot Construction, Inc. and no protests were received. In accordance with Resolution No. 13-066, 5% was added for allowance work in the amount of $32,415.00 and is included in the proposed contract award totaling $680,723.00. The contract time for this project is 90 days for final completion. Allowance time for the project is 13 days.
Funding for the replacement window shutter systems is from a grant administered by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation grant program. The grant requires a 25% local cash match. The match is being provided by the General Fund from reserves which were set aside for this purpose.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve construction contract with Bigfoot Construction, Inc. in the amount of $680,723.00.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this agreement will be allocated within the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Irma FEMA-DR-4337-FL Fund through the adoption of a separate agenda item which includes a resolution to amend the budget and a CIP amendment. The funding breakdown for this agreement is:
75% Hazard Mitigation Grant Funds - $510,542.25
25% Local Cash Match provided by the General Fund - $170,180.75
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tabatha Shirah
Procurement Analyst
863.534.5935
tabathashirah@polk-county.net