Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 2/17/2021
Item Status: New
From: Joey Nunnally, P.E., County Engineer
Submitted by: Stacy Appleton, Design Tech III
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ITEM TITLE
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Baldwin County Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) Boat Launch Construction Project - Permission to Advertise
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve the Purchasing Manager to place a competitive bid for the Baldwin County Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) Boat Launch Construction Project; and
2) Approve the Chairman to execute any project related documents.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date:
January 19, 2021 - The Commission approved funding for the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) Boat Launch construction using $3,000,000.00 of Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) funds.
January 5, 2021 - The Commission authorized the Chairman to execute a Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) Grant Agreement with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) for public access improvements at the Baldwin County Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) boat ramp; and authorized the Chairman to execute any other project related documents.
February 4, 2020 - The Commission waived Baldwin County Commission Policy #9.10 - Engineering and Surveying Services, and approved on-call consultant, Volkert, Inc., to perform design services for the Intracoastal Waterway Boat Launch Design with design fees not to exceed $399,931.00.
December 3, 2019 - The Commission adopted Resolution #2020-038 amending the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget (Resolution #2019-144 adopted September 20, 2019) to authorize the movement of $400,000.00 from General Fund (Fund 001) to Parks (Fund 144) for the design of the Intracoastal Waterway Boat Launch.
Background: The Public Access Improvements at the Baldwin County ICW Boat Ramp will consist of the construction of approximately six (6) boat launches, fish and staging piers, gazebos, wharf area, restroom facilities and associated parking. The site has sufficient space to accommodate additional amenities as a future phase.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: The ICW Boat Launch construction will be funded with County GOMESA funds of $3,000,000.00 and Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources GOMESA grant funds of $2,601,500.00.
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
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?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
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: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director, will advertise project for competitive bid once plans and contract documents are complete.
Highway Department Pre-Construction staff will submit an advertisement to the Purchasing Director to place a competitive bid once the sub agreement, plans and contracts are finalized.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A