DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Budget & Admin Services
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25-232, Award, CR771 Landscaping and Irrigation (Public Works)
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
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Recommended Action:
Approve award of Request for Bid #25-232, CR 771 Landscaping and Irrigation, to Brightview Landscaping Services, Inc. of Port Charlotte, Florida, for the total amount of $621,829.98. This is for the services of a Contractor to complete landscaping and irrigation on CR771 (aka Gasparilla Road).
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budget
Budgeted Action:
No action needed. Budgeted in the Capital Improvement Project “Landscaping Gateways, Entry Features & Thoroughfares” as approved in the FY25 budget process. Funding is provided from the Native Tree Replacement Fund.
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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 Contractor to construct landscape and irrigation improvements of the medians and right of way (ROW) on CR 771 (aka Gasparilla Road). The work shall consist of but not be limited to, establishment and removal of Maintenance of Traffic measures, provision of approved signs and markings, site preparations, and furnishing all materials, equipment, labor, and operations necessary to complete the work as indicated in the plans and specifications.
Therefore, it has been determined to be in the interest of the County to award to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. of Port Charlotte, Florida, for the total amount of $621,829.98.
Completion time is 45 calendar days with $1,690 per calendar day for liquidated damages.
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