SUBJECT
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Approve construction contract with CenState Contractors, Inc. for the Babson Park Water Production Facility No. 1 ground storage tank and high service pump station project. ($4,348,630.00 one-time expense from American Rescue Plan Funds and $393,275.00 Connection Fee Funds)
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DESCRIPTION
The Utilities Division requested Procurement to solicit bids from qualified contractors to construct a 140,000-gallon ground storage tank, dual-pump high service pump station, and new electrical equipment building at the Babson Park Water Production Facility (WPF) located in the southeast regional utility service area. The project will increase potable water system reliability and help maintain water quality through increased aeration at the new ground storage tank.
Bid 24-476, Babson Park WPF No. 1 Ground Storage Tank and High Service Pump Station was issued, and three contractors submitted bids.
Company
Location
Total
CenState Contractors, Inc.
Winter Haven, FL
$4,516,100.00
L7 Construction, Inc.
Longwood, FL
$4,836,700.00
Prime Construction Group, Inc.
Orlando, FL
$5,080,000.00
A recommendation of award was issued to CenState Contractors, Inc., and no protests were received. In accordance with Resolution No. 13-066, $225,805.00 was added to the contract for allowance work for a total contract amount of $4,741,905.00. The contract time for this project is 365 days for final completion. Allowance time for the project is 54 days.
This project is funded through the American Rescue Plan (92% funding) through the United States Department of Treasury and Connection Fees (8% funding).
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve a construction contract with CenState Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $4,741,905.00 for Bid 24-476, Babson Park WPF No. 1 Ground Storage Tank and High Service Pump Station.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding is available in the American Rescue Plan Funds and Connection Fee Funds within the Utilities five-year Expansion Community Investment Program budge...
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