DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Budget & Admin Services
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24-507, Award, Widening of Veterans Boulevard and Cochran Boulevard (Public Works)
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
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Recommended Action:
Approve award of Request for Bid #24-507, Widening of Veterans Boulevard and Cochran Boulevard, to the lowest responsive, responsible, bidder, EHC Incorporated of Fort Myers, Florida in the amount of $3,403,140.07.
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Budgeted Action:
No action needed. Budgeted in the Capital Improvement Project “Veterans Blvd/Cochran Blvd Intersection Improvements” as approved in the FY25 budget process. Funding is supplied from Gas Taxes reimbursed from Road Impact Fees.
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
The purpose of this Bid is to secure the services of a licensed Contractor for intersection improvements at Veterans Boulevard and Cochran Boulevard. The project includes milling and resurfacing, auxiliary lane widening, drainage improvements, signalization, intelligent transportation system improvements, lighting improvements, and signing and pavement markings as indicated on the construction plans.
After review and evaluation of the Bids received, it has been determined to be in the best interest of the County to award the Widening of Veterans Boulevard and Cochran Boulevard to the lowest responsive, responsible, bidder, EHC Incorporated of Fort Myers, Florida in the amount of $3,403,140.07.
Contract Time is 180 calendar days, with Liquidated Damages of $2,579 per calendar day
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