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Award of Contract to Rowland, Inc., for Spring Hill Water Reclamation Facility Wastewater Flow Diversion Project (Contract No. 22-C00117/DK; Amount: $447,022.28)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Purchasing and Contracts Department issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 22-C00117/DK on May 4, 2022, at the request of Hernando County Department Utilities Department to obtain Bids for Spring Hill Water Reclamation Facility Wastewater Flow Diversions - Re-Bid of 22-C00063.
The Purchasing and Contracts Department placed the legal advertisement and the Invitation to Bid (ITB) on the County’s electronic website on May 4, 2022. The bid was sent to one hundred and nine (109) matching vendors from the website, direct solicitation to eight (8) vendors. The bid document was downloaded by nineteen (19) vendors. One (1) bid was received.
The estimate for the project was $284,460.00. The following is a summary of the Bid received.
Bidder Total Base Bid
Rowland, Inc., Tampa, FL $478,646.00*
*Rowland, Inc’s construction bid submission was received, reviewed and Hernando County entered into negotiation, resulting in a final bid amount of $447,022.28.
The Rowland, Inc., bid was evaluated based on price, conformance with specifications, and the Bidder’s ability to perform the Contract in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications required. Bid responses were reviewed and evaluated by Hernando County Utilities Department and the Purchasing and Contracts Department and was found to be responsive and responsible. The Hernando County Utilities Department is recommending award to Rowland, Inc., in the amount of $447,022.28.
The Chief Procurement Officer has reviewed this requirement for conformance to the Procurement Ordinance and Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding to award the Contract in the amount of $447,022.28 is available in Expense Account 4121-07201-5626322 HCUD - Renewal and Replacement, Improv-Sewer Line Upgrade.
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 that the Board approve award of Contract No. 22-C00117/DK for Spring Hill Water Reclamation Facility Wastewater Flow Diversions - Re-Bid of 22-C00063 to Rowland, Inc., in the amount of $447,022.28, authorize the Chairman's signature on the attached construction agreement and authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to approve change orders as they become necessary and required.
Construction Contract Cost Estimate was $284,460.00.
The Period of Performance is two hundred and ten (210) calendar days.