SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval of Task Order: 26Q-005-TO-01 SSS WWRF Surface Depressions Remediation - Art Walker Construction Inc., Lowell, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $72,960)
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INITIATOR: |
DEPARTMENT: |
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Susan Olsen, Director |
Procurement Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On January 20, 2026, the Board approved Contracts with 11 qualified utilities underground contractors experienced in constructing and maintaining utility infrastructure.
Task Order 1 consists of remediation of four (4) surface depressions ranging in size from approximately four (4) to 42 feet in diameter, and four (4) to 11 feet deep in the center and south center area of existing Rapid Infiltration Basin Four (RIB 4) at the Silver Springs Shores Wastewater Reclamation Facility. This work was solicited among the pre-qualified contractors under 26Q-005, of which two (2) submittals were received; the tabulation is listed below:
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Vendor - Location |
Bid |
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Art Walker Construction, Inc. - Lowell, FL |
$72,960.00 |
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T & C Underground, Inc. Ocala, FL |
$75,020.00 |
Utilities staff recommend that Art Walker Construction, Inc. receive the award.
Attached for review is a Contract draft and pending approval at today’s meeting, it will be sent to Art Walker Construction, Inc. for signatures. Upon return, it will be forwarded to Legal, the Clerk, and Chairman for signatures
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; expenditure of $72,960.00. Up to 10% contingency may be added to the purchase order in accordance with the Procurement Manual. Funding is from ZF448536-563102 Project UTC000138 (Marion County Utility Fund).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the recommendation and allow staff to issue a Contract and upon approval by Legal, authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute the Contract under 26Q-005.
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