DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Budget & Admin Services
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25-322 Award, CR775 Bridge Over Oyster Creek Bridge Repairs (010063) - (Public Works)
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
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Recommended Action:
a) Approve award of Request for Bid #25-322, CR775 Bridge Over Oyster Creek Bridge (010063) to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Thomas Marine Construction of Fort Myers, Florida, for a total amount of $755,761.13. This is for repairs to restore CR775 Bridge over Oyster Creek to pre-hurricane Ian conditions; and
b) Authorize Chairman to sign the Contract.
**Change, Added attachment - Revised 25-322 CR775 Oyster Creek Bridge Repair Agreement, 3/24/2026**
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budget
Budgeted Action:
No action needed. A 2nd quarter budget adjustment will be brought to the Board for approval. Allowable grant expenses will be reimbursed by the Florida Department of Transportation. Funding for the expenditures will initially come from the Hurricane Fund. There is no local match required. Expenses that exceed the grant award will be covered by the County's general revenues.
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
It is the intent of Charlotte County to secure the services of a licensed Contractor for repairs to restore CR775 Bridge over Oyster Creek to pre-hurricane Ian conditions. Restoration includes the repair of the bridge's south bulkhead and seawall undermining, and light poles with associated cable and conduit work. The work also includes riprap and articulated concrete block revetment, excavation and fill, grading, and maintenance of traffic.
After review and evaluation of the bids received, it has been determined to be in the best interest of the County to award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Thomas Marine Construction of Fort Myers, Florida, for a total amount of $755,761.13.
Contract Time is 120 calendar days with a liquidated damages rate of $1,685 per day.
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