TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
Kristin Daniels, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Jennifer Hyde, Procurement Manager
FROM: Shelby Ball, Procurement Specialist
DATE: August 20, 2025
SUBJECT: Award of Bid 2025059 for Indian River County Shooting Range Stands
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BACKGROUND
On behalf of the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department, sealed bids were solicited for the construction and anchoring of 15 new shooting range stands at the Indian River County Shooting Range. This bid also includes the anchoring of 15 existing stands.
ANALYSIS
Advertising Date: July 10, 2025
Bid Opening Date: August 7, 2025
Solicitation Broadcast to: 164 Subscribers
Bid Documents Requested by: 29 Firms
Replies: 5 Firms
|
Contractor |
Location |
Total Amount |
|
A. Thomas Construction Inc. |
Fort Pierce |
$87,000 |
|
Boromei Construction Inc. |
Okeechobee |
$96,600 |
|
Island Harbor Custom Builder |
Sebastian |
$111,900 |
|
Diaz Constructors |
Sebastian |
$206,925 |
|
LaPorta Contracting |
Fort Lauderdale |
DQ |
LaPorta Contracting was disqualified for not having valid bid security. The responsive bids were reviewed and the Department has determined A. Thomas Construction Inc. to be the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, and has recommended award to them.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funding, in the amount of $87,000, is budgeted in Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget in the Optional Sales Tax/Shooting Range/East Clay Course Shooting Stations account, number 31516172-066510-25044.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Unknown
OTHER PLAN ALIGNMENT
Unknown
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the Board award Bid 2025059 to A. Thomas Construction, Inc. approve the agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement after receipt and approval of the agreement by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency, and after receipt and approval of the required insurance by the Risk Manager. So long as there are no changes in the dollar amount under the agreement, upon adequate completion of the work set forth in the agreement, staff is directed to make final payment and release any retainage to A. Thomas Construction Inc., after review and approval by the Procurement Manager and the County Attorney’s Office.