Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Award Contract # 20210032 for the Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) and Geotechnical (GEO) Services for the Port St. Lucie Boulevard (Blvd.) North Project.
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Submitted By: Jason Bezak, CPPB, Procurement Agent II, 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: Jason Bezak, Procurement Management Department.
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and Consor Engineers, LLC.
3. Purpose: Provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) and Geotechnical (GEO) Services for the Port St. Lucie Blvd. North Project, which will assist Staff in management of the construction.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New.
5. Duration: The Contract Period is for 500 calendar days.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: The PSL Boulevard North project will provide additional intersection capacity, accessible multi-use pathways, pedestrian lighting, underground drainage.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): The total amount to be paid by the City to the Consultant is on a time and materials basis per the fee schedule in the amount of $959,795.
Presentation Information: N/A.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council award Contract # 20210032 for the Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) and Geotechnical (GEO) Services for the Port St. Lucie Blvd. North Project.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council reject Contract # 20210032 and provide staff with direction.
Background: The limits of the project are approximately from SW Darwin Blvd. to SW Cairo Avenue. The existing 4-lane divided roadway utilizes an open swale drainage system. The proposed roadway section will be fully “urban” with curb and gutter, multi-use paths, landscaping, irrigation, and roadway and pedestrian lighting. It will match the section to be constructed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) that is located south of SW Darwin Blvd. Improvements are also being made to the PSL Blvd. / Gatlin Blvd. Intersection. This project will “bridge the gap” between the two (2) projects and provide for a consistent roadway section through the corridor.
Issues/Analysis: On March 22, 2021 City Council approved LegiStar Item # 2021-209 (Approve Shortlisted Firms and Begin Negotiations for the Request for Proposals (eRFP) # 20210032 for Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) & Geotechnical (GEO) Services for the Port St. Lucie Boulevard North Project). Staff held negotiation meetings with Consor Engineers, LLC and staff determined that the fees are fair and reasonable.
Financial Information: The funds are appropriated in Improvements O/T Buildings (304-4121-563000-00000).
Special Consideration: N/A.
Location of Project: The project includes all work associated with the reconstruction of Port St. Lucie Blvd from Gatlin Boulevard to Darwin Boulevard including approximately 800’ of Darwin Boulevard East of Port St. Lucie Boulevard.
Attachments:
1.) Vendor Executed Contract.
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: 5687.
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Ella M. Gilbert, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.