ALACHUA COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
April 22, 2008 Regular BoCC Meeting
Agenda Item #14


Title
Mill and Resurface of SW 8th Avenue from SW 122nd Street to SW 75th Street; Bid #08-366. (Amended)

Amount
$2,016,430.48

Description
Request Approval of the Finance Report and award Bid #08-366; Project No. 6311, Mill and Resurface of SW 8th Avenue from SW 122nd Street to SW 75th Street.

Recommendation
Approve the award of Bid #08-366; Project No. 6311, Mill and Resurface of SW 8th Avenue from SW 122nd Street to SW 75th Street, to John C. Hipp Construction Company, in the amount of $2,016,430.48 (base bid plus Option B and Alternate 1), as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications and authorize staff to negotiate a contract.

Alternative(s)
That the Board reject the award of Bid #08-366; Project No. 6311, Mill and Resurface of SW 8th Avenue from SW 122nd Street to SW 75th Street.

Requested By
Richard Hedrick

Originating Department
Public Work/Purchasing

Attachment(s) Description
Finance Report

Documents Requiring Action
Finance Report

Executive Summary
That the Board approve the award of Bid #08-366; Project No. 6311, Mill and Resurface of SW 8thAvenue from SW 122nd Street to SW 75th Street, to John C. Hipp Construction Equipment Company, in the amount of $2,016,430.48 (base bid plus Option B and Alternate 1), as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications and authorize staff to negotiate a contract. A copy to be included in the Board’s minutes.

Background
Bid #08-366; Project No. 6311, Mill and Resurface of SW 8th Avenue from SW 122nd Street to SW 75th Street was advertised January 23, 2008 and January 30, 2008. Three (3) vendors responded to Bid 08-366; Project No. 6311, Mill and Resurface of SW 8th Avenue from SW 122nd Street to SW 75th Street.

Issues
Rejecting this Bid will inhibit the Department’s ability to serve Alachua County Residents.

Fiscal Recommendation
Sufficient funds exist to cover the purchase order.

Fiscal Alternative(s)
n/a

Funding Sources
GAS TAX REVENUE BND, 2006

Account Code(s)
345-7910-541.63-11


Attachment:  08 366 FR.pdf