Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 10/15/2024
Item Status: New
From: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director; Mark Acreman, Assistant County Engineer; Seth Peterson, Pre-Construction Manager
Submitted by: Jeanette Brown, Assistant Purchasing Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Project No. HW22130 - River Road Drainage Improvements for the Baldwin County Commission
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Award the bid for Project No. HW22130 - River Road Drainage Improvements to the lowest bidder, Murphree Bridge Corporation, in the Base Bid Amount $2,067,033.96 plus Bid Additive 1 Amount $98,014.00 for a Total of $2,165,047.96; Construction Time: 255 working days; and authorize the Chairman to execute the Contract.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Bids were opened in the Purchasing Conference Room on October 2, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. Three (3) bids were received. The lowest bid was received from Murphree Bridge Corporation, in the bid amount of $2,165,047.96. The Baldwin County Assistant County Engineer, Mark Acreman, reviewed the bid responses and has submitted the certified Bid Tabulation and a letter recommending that the bid be awarded to the lowest bidder Murphree Bridge Corporation. Bid Tabulation is attached.
See attached Summary of Previous ARPA Commission Action.
Previous Commission action/date:
08/06/2024 meeting: 1) Approved the Purchasing Director to place a competitive bid for the River Road Drainage Improvements Project; and 2) Approved the Chairman to execute any project related documents.
04/02/2024 meeting: 1) Approved the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in the amount of $2,085,127.20 for the cost of the Drainage Improvements along River Road Project, including the construction of a new bridge over Flat Creek, and relocating the road and bridge crossing outside of the effective floodway for Styx River to mitigate flooding impacts and improve safety; and 2) Adopted Resolution #2024-085 of the Baldwin County Commission allocating up to $2,085,127.20 of the ARPA funds for the Drainage Improvements along River Road Project.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $2,165,047.96
Budget line item(s) to be used: HW22130.4CONTRCN .4CONTR SRV. 4CONTRACT
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Standard County Construction Contract
Reviewed/approved by: Katherine Jessip with ACCA
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? Yes
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: 10/15/2024
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Letter to Bidders
Additional instructions/notes: N/A