Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Award Contract #20210122 for Import Drive Sidewalk Construction Project - Phase 1 to Loren Jock Trucking, Inc.
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Submitted By: Michelle Fentress, Procurement Agent I, Procurement Management Department (PMD).
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Michelle Fentress, Procurement Agent I, PMD.
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and Loren Jock Trucking, Inc.
3. Purpose: To construct approximately 5,347 LF of 6-foot wide concrete sidewalk.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New.
5. Duration: 180 calendar days with no option to renew.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: Provide high quality infrastructure and facilities for the use of all residents.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): One-time expenditure of $644,923 funded by the ½ cent sales tax.
Presentation Information: N/A.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council award Contract #20210122 and enter into a unit price contract with Loren Jock Trucking, Inc. for the Import Drive Sidewalk Construction Project - Phase 1.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and award Contract #20210122.
2. Move that the Council not approve Contract #20210122 and provide staff with direction.
Background: Since 2006, the City has prioritized the design and construction of sidewalks citywide. The original areas were in the proximity of schools, especially elementary schools to provide a safe route to school for children. The list has since expanded to establish a network of connecting sidewalks throughout the City. Import Drive is on the Sidewalk Priority List approved by City Council.
An E-Bid was issued on October 22, 2021 to 1,286 potential suppliers. There were 30 plan holders with 8 proposals being received on December 7, 2021. There were 2 proposals that were deemed non-responsive due to missing mandatory documents.
Issues/Analysis: Staff has reviewed the proposals and finds that Loren Jock Trucking, Inc. provides the best value to the City. Loren Jock Trucking, Inc. is a local vendor and has performed several successful projects for the City.
Financial Information: Funds are appropriated in the FY 21-22 budget for the Half Cent Sales / Road & Street / Improvement O/T Buildings (#310-4105-563000-00000).
Special Consideration: N/A.
Location of Project: The south side of Import Drive from Oakwood Road to Inca Terrace.
Attachments:
1. Location Map.
2. Notice of Intent to Award.
3. E-Bid Tabulation Report.
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: #7342
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Ella M. Gilbert, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.