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ITEM 14.
Facilities Construction and Management - Consent


AGENDA ITEM REPORT

DATE:	May 7, 2019
DEPARTMENT:	Facilities Construction and Management
REQUESTER:	Ehab Guirguis
TITLE:	Award Contract for Caribbean Boulevard Seawall Replacement

MOTION REQUESTED

A) Award Invitation to Bid No. B180578LKD, Seawall Replacement- Caribbean Blvd, to Benton & Sons Construction Company, Inc., the responsible bidder with the lowest responsive bid, for the removal and replacement of the seawall on the County owned property located at 13498 Caribbean Blvd, Fort Myers, in the total amount of $141,320.00.

B) Authorize the Chair to execute the contract documents on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners.

II.	ITEM SUMMARY
	Awards a contract to Benton & Sons Construction Company, Inc., for the removal and replacement of the seawall on the County owned property located at 13498 Caribbean Blvd, Fort Myers, in the total amount of $141,320.00. The seawall was badly damaged by hurricane Irma. This project was planned and budgeted.

III.

BACKGROUND AND IMPLICATIONS OF ACTION

	A)	Board Action and Other History
		On January 11, 2019, the Department of Procurement Management advertised Invitation to Bid No. B180578LKD, Seawall Replacement-Caribbean Blvd, for Facilities Construction & Management for the removal and replacement of the seawall located at 13498 Caribbean Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901. On February 13, 2019, three bids and one “no bid” were received in response to the advertisement. Upon review of the submissions and the verification of the unit price calculations, it was determined that Benton & Sons Construction Company, Inc. was the responsible bidder with the lowest responsive bid. An email confirmation was received from Benton & Sons Construction Company, Inc., regarding a mathematical correction and to ensure the vendor could complete the project in accordance with the solicitation requirements for the corrected total of $141,320.00. Benton & Sons Construction Company, Inc. confirmed the pricing and accepted the project as specified.

	B)	Policy Issues

	C)	BoCC Goals

	D)	Analysis
		The seawall at 13498 Caribbean Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33901, is in need of replacement. The deterioration of the antiquated seawall was exacerbated due to tidal action during Hurricane Irma. The project consists of replacing approximately 168 lineal feet of seawall, the excavation of approximately 65 cubic yards of displaced uplands and the replacement of a failed storm water pipe.

	E)	Options
		Approve – Seawall and failed drainage pipe will be replaced. Decline – Erosion and displacement of uplands will continue.

IV.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

A)	Current year dollar amount of item:	$141,320.00
B)	Is this item approved in the current budget?	Yes
C)	Is this a revenue or expense item?	Expense
D)	Is this Discretionary or Mandatory?	Discretionary
E)	Will this item impact future budgets? If yes, please include reasons in III(D) above.	No
F)	Fund: General Fund Program: Parks Major Maintenance Project Project: County Wide Park Improvements Account Strings: 40214100100.503190
G)	Fund Type?	General Fund
H)	Comments:

V.	RECOMMENDATION
	Approve

VI.	TIMING/IMPLEMENTATION
	It will take approximately 60 days to replace the existing seawall and storm water pipe.

VII.	FOLLOW UP

ATTACHMENTS:
Description	Upload Date	Type
Executed Contract	4/17/2019	Contract
050719R-C-14-Const Agree Contract-Benton & Sons Construction Company, Inc	6/5/2019	Agreement

REVIEWERS:
Department	Reviewer	Action	Date
Facilities Construction and Management	Turner, Nicole	Approved	4/24/2019 - 7:25 AM
Facilities Construction and Management	Lavender, Jesse	Approved	4/25/2019 - 8:10 AM
Facilities Construction and Management	Guirguis, Ehab	Approved	4/25/2019 - 8:12 AM
Budget Services	Guttery, Angela	Approved	4/25/2019 - 4:30 PM
Budget Services	Winton, Peter	Approved	4/25/2019 - 8:14 PM
County Attorney	Swindle, Amanda	Approved	4/26/2019 - 9:34 AM
County Manager	Salyer, Glen	Approved	4/29/2019 - 3:44 PM