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Commission Agenda Item
 

MEETING DATE:  2/27/2017

SUBJECT:  RFB 2017-02 Horizontal Directional Drilling and Open Cut Excavation Annual Contract

PREPARED BY:  Donna Smith, Purchasing Specialist

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

1)  Accept the lowest Responsive and Responsible bid submitted by General Underground, LLC.

2)  Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with General Underground, LLC to complete the work as needed under the provisions of RFB 2017-02.

 

Summary

The City of Alachua's Electric Department provides underground electric service to new and existing customers.  Installation of conduit for electrical conductor is installed to complete this work.  The method of installation of conduit is either by Directional Bore or Open Cut Method.  Directional bore installations are preferred because it causes less damage to existing landscape and roadways.  Open-cut method is used in undeveloped areas when applicable.

 

On January 26, 2017, the City solicited formal bids from qualified vendors.  This bid request was for a contract through September 30, 2017.  The Contract will automatically renew on October 1, 2017 for a one year extension at the end of the first term and renew for three successive one year terms, October 1 to September 30 of the following calendar year, unless automatic renewal is cancelled by either party. 

 

The City received two (2) bids in response to RFB 2017-02 on a linear foot basis.  Both bids were determined to be Responsive & Responsible Bidders:  Hartman Civil Construction Company, Inc. and General Underground, LLC.

 

Staff recommends to proceed with awarding RFB 2017-02 to General Underground, LLC as the lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder.

 
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Yes
BUDGETED: Yes
AMOUNT:  Varies
FUNDING SOURCE:  Electric Fund
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Contract is on an as-needed basis, and amount is unknown until projects are scheduled.

 
COMMISSION GOALS:
Strengthen Community Services

 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
RFB 2017-02 Contract