Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Award Contract #20230094 for the Tulip Blvd. & College Park Rd. Intersection Improvement Project.
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Submitted By: Robyn Holder, CPPB, Procurement Management Division (PMD).
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Robyn Holder, CPPB (PMD).
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and Timothy Rose Contracting, Inc.
3. Purpose: To improve the intersection at Tulip Blvd. & College Park Road.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New.
5. Duration: 270 calendar days with no option to renew.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: The intersection improvements will improve the flow of traffic as well as the safety of motorists and pedestrians traveling through the area.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): One-time expense in the amount of $1,042,698.83.
Presentation Information: N/A.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council award Contract #20230094 and enter into a unit price contract with Timothy Rose Contracting, Inc. for the Tulip Blvd. and College Park Road Intersection Improvement Project.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and award Contract #20230094.
2. Move that the Council not approve Contract #20230094 and provide staff with direction.
Background: A mini roundabout was constructed at the intersection of SW Tulip Blvd and College Park Road as part of the Port St. Lucie and Gatlin Blvd. safety improvement project in collaboration with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Residents have expressed concerns that the East/West traffic queues on SW Tulip Blvd. from the signal at Port St. Lucie Blvd. to a point east of the roundabout at College Park Road have been blocking northbound and southbound traffic on SW College Park Road. They also stated that the signs and markings indicating “Do Not Block” at the intersection have been ineffective.
As directed by City Council at the special meeting held on September 20, 2021, Public Works staff has evaluated additional long-term solutions to improve the intersection of SW Tulip Blvd. and College Park Road. An engineering consultant was retained to further evaluate the long-term solutions and conduct a public information meeting.
Based on the results of the meeting, the consultant designed improvements that have been presented to and approved by City Council, and the project is now ready for construction.
An E-Bid was issued on July 26, 2023, to 1,851 potential suppliers. There were 31 plan holders with 2 proposals being received on August 29, 2023. All proposals were deemed responsive.
Issues/Analysis: Staff has reviewed the proposals and finds that Timothy Rose Contracting, Inc. provides the best value to the City. Timothy Rose Contracting, Inc. is a local contractor and is currently constructing a sidewalk project for the City.
Financial Information: Funds are appropriated in the Road & Bridge CIP Fund / Traffic Control / Roadways (#304-4121-568810-00000).
Special Consideration: N/A.
Location of Project: Tulip Blvd. & College Park Road.
Attachments:
1. Location Map.
2. E-Bid Tabulation Report.
3. Notice of Intent to Award.
4. Signed Contract.
5. Recommended Proposal.
6. Bid Documents.
7. Construction Plans.
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 23200-11
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Alyssa Lunin, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.