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Award of Construction Agreement to Midsouth, Inc., for Telcom Drive Pump Station Construction and Corporate Boulevard Force Main Installation Project (Contract No. 24-CG00742/JG; $1,045,494.30)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Procurement Department issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 24-CG00742/JG on June 12, 2024, at the request of the Hernando County Utilities Department, to obtain bids for Telcom Drive Pump Station Construction and Corporate Boulevard Force Main Installation
The Procurement Department staff placed the legal advertisement in the Tampa Bay Times on June 6, 2024, and the OpenGov website on June 12, 2024. The bid was sent to three thousand two hundred eighty-four (3284) matching vendor/contractors from the website. The bid document was downloaded by seventy (70) vendor/contractors and seven (7) bid submissions were received.
BIDs RECEIVED:
Midsouth, Inc. $1,045,494.30
BRW Contracting, Inc. $1,086,100.00
Peak Power Services, Inc. $1,191,205.43
Art Walker Construction, Inc. $1,333,690.00
DB Civil Construction, LLC $1,399,999.00
GWP Construction $1,453,807.10
Cathcart Construction Company, Inc. $1,675,685.00
Bids were reviewed and evaluated by the Procurement Department to determine if they were responsive and responsible. The bids were then reviewed and evaluated by the Hernando County Utilities Department staff for award recommendation based on price, conformance with specifications and the Bidder’s ability to perform the contract in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications required.
A Notice of Intent to Award the contract to Midsouth Inc. dated August 13, 2024, was posted to the OpenGov website and posted to the Hernando County Administration electronic public bulletin board. No challenges to the Notice of Intent to Award were received.
The Chief Procurement Officer has reviewed this requirement for conformance to Procurement Ordinance and Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funds of $1,045,494.30 are available in the following account:
Fund: 4144 - HCUD Capital, Department: 33591- SLFRF-TEL/CORP Pump & FM, Account: 5626322 - Improv-Sewer Line Upgrade in the amount of $1,045,494.30
LEGAL NOTE
In accordance with Part II, Chapter 2, Article V of the Hernando County Code of Ordinances.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board approve and authorize the Chairperson’s signature on the attached construction agreement for the award of Contract No. 24-CG00742/JG for the Telcom Drive Pump Station Construction and Corporate Boulevard Force Main Installation with Midsouth, Inc., in the bid amount of $1,045,494.30.
It is further recommended the Board approve the Chief Procurement Officer to approve change orders as they become necessary and required up to the budgeted amounts.