DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Budget & Admin Services
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26-277, Award, Northwest Port Charlotte Bridge Rehabilitations - #014044 and #014045 (Public Works)
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
recommendation
Recommended Action:
Approve award of Request for Bid #26-277, Northwest Port Charlotte Bridge Rehabilitations - #014044 and #014045 to Zep Construction, Inc. of Fort Myers, Florida for the total amount of $1,870,145.46. This project is for various minor bridge repairs for Chamberlain Boulevard over Jupiter Waterway and Chamberlain Boulevard over Apollo Waterway.
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budget
Budgeted Action:
No action needed. Budgeted in the Public Works MSBU/TU Bridges Capital Maintenance Plan as approved in the FY26 budget process. Funding is supplied from Northwest Port Charlotte Street and Drainage MSBU assessments.
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
A Request for Bids was solicited for Chamberlain Boulevard Bridge Repairs for Chamberlain Boulevard over Jupiter Waterway and Chamberlain Boulevard over Apollo Waterway. The project includes various minor bridge repairs. The work also includes all other items of construction including, but not limited to, removal and disposal of existing structures, site dewatering, excavation and fill, grading, sodding, and maintenance of traffic. The work specified herein shall consist of furnishing all materials, equipment, labor and operations necessary to complete the work as indicated in the plans and specifications.
Therefore, it is in the best interest of the County to award to the overall lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, Zep Construction, Inc., of Fort Myers, Florida for the total amount of $1,870,145.46.
Completion Time is 180 calendar days with $2,579 per calendar day as liquidated damages.
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