TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
THROUGH: Anthony Warren, Director of Building & Facility Services
FROM: Robert S. Skok, Capital Project Manager
DATE: June 27, 2025
SUBJECT: Award of Bid No. 2025049
Fire Station #2 Dock Improvements
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BACKGROUND
On October 19, 2022, MBV Engineering, Inc. was hired under Work Order 26 to conduct preliminary coordination with the jurisdictional agencies to determine the scope and permits each respective agency will require to improve the existing dock and provide a covered roof over the slip that will house the IRC Fire Rescue boat.
On March 5, 2024, MBV Engineering was hired under Work Order 2 to perform the professional services to provide civil design, environmental consulting and dock permitting, construction plans, County review, permitting, and provide assistance with bidding and construction.
ANALYSIS
A bid opening for the project was held on June 24, 2025. As summarized below, three (3) responsive bids were received and opened during a public meeting. A detailed bid tabulation is on file and available for viewing in the Building and Facilities Services Division. Bid totals are as follows.
|
COMPANY |
BID AMOUNT |
|
Indian River Docks, LLC |
$211,879.75 |
|
Underwater Engineering Services, Inc. |
$516,492.00 |
|
Wilco Construction Inc. |
$279,670.20 |
Indian River Docks, LLC is considered to be the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder for the project with a bid totaling $211,879.75, which is $10,507.75 or 5.2% above the engineer’s cost estimate of $201,372.00. Indian River Docks, LLC has completed various projects for the County in a satisfactory manner.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Currently, there is $150,000.00 budgeted and available in the Optional Sales Tax/Fire Rescue/Fire Station #2 Dock account, number 31512022-066510-24015. The additional $61,879.75 will be budgeted in the FY 2025/2026 Capital Improvements Element (CIE) for a total cost of $211,879.75
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
Work Order 26 with MBV Engineering, Inc. on October 19, 2022
Work Order 2 with MBV Engineering, Inc. on March 5, 2024
POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
Close out of the project after construction.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
N/A
OTHER PLAN ALIGNMENT
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the project be awarded to Indian River Docks, LLC in the amount of $211,879.75. Staff further recommends the Board approve the sample agreement and authorize the Chairman to execute said agreement after review and approval of both the agreement and required Public Construction Bond by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency, and the receipt and approval of required insurance by the Risk Manager and after the Contractor has become actively registered with the Building Division.