☐ Consent Agenda ☐Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing
☒ Regular Business 3:00 pm
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DEPARTMENT: Administration
SUBMITTED BY: Dennis Johnson
PRESENTED BY: Dennis Johnson
TITLE & DESCRIPTION:
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Contract Award / Construction Services for C.R. 769 Bridge over Horse Creek
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REQUESTED MOTION:
To approve the construction contract with _VIKING DIVING SERVICES, INC.,_ for Construction Services related to the County Road 769 Bridge improvements, contingent upon receipt of Florida Commerce’s approval of the contract.
SUMMARY:
Formal bids were requested from qualified contractors to provide construction services regarding the mitigation and repair of the C.R. 769 Bridge. _VIKING DIVING SERVICES, INC., bids were received, and staff is recommending award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
BACKGROUND:
DeSoto County has been awarded $3,273,575.00 in CDBG-MIT (Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation) funding for mitigation efforts to repair and harden the C.R. 769 Bridge. This project is federally funded by Florida Commerce Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program (CDBG-MIT). The project involves the repair of components of the existing bridge on County Road 769 (Bridge #040022) over Horse Creek and scour countermeasures and pile jackets to increase service life.
FUNDS:
Budget Amount: $2,797,180.00
Actual Agenda Item Cost: $1,722,259.28
Account Number: 308-60555416300000
Explanation: Contract is under budget.