TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
Nancy A. Bunt, Assistant County Administrator
Addie Javed, P.E., Public Works Director
Adam Heltemes, P.E., Roadway Production Manager
Richard Reichenbach, P.E., Project Engineer
FROM: Jill Williams, Contract Support Specialist
DATE: May 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Award of Bid No. 2025047 for Indian River Drive Drainage Improvements (IRC-2423)
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BACKGROUND
A culvert discharging stormwater from the County’s North Indian River Drive right of way into the Indian River Lagoon has collapsed. Staff designed plans to replace the culvert.
ANALYSIS
A bid opening for the project was held on May 6, 2025. One (1) responsive bid was received and opened during a public meeting. A detailed bid tabulation is on file and available for viewing in the Public Works Engineering Division.
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Company |
Bid Amount |
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Sunshine Land Design, Inc. Stuart, FL |
$155,845.04 |
Sunshine Land Design, Inc. is considered to be the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder for the project with a bid totaling $155,845.04, which is $38,585.04 or approximately 32.9% above the cost estimate of $117,260.00. Sunshine Land Design, Inc. has completed various projects for the County in a satisfactory manner.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $100,000 is budgeted and available in Optional Sales Tax/Road & Bridge Construction Program/Indian River Drive Culvert Replacement in account number 31521441-066510-25003. If the bid is awarded, the difference of $55,845.04 will be made available by either a line transfer or budget amendment.
Account Description Optional Sales Tax/Road & Bridge Construction Program/Indian River Drive Culvert Replacement
Account Number 31521441-066510-25003
Amount $155,845.04
POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
If a budget amendment is necessary, it will be brought to the Board.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
This action aligns with the County’s Infrastructure Strategic Plan - planning, managing and maintaining critical public infrastructure in response to our current needs, future demands and the expectations of our community.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the project be awarded to Sunshine Land Design, Inc. in the amount of $155,845.04. 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.