Agenda 09/08/2015 Item #16C59/8/2015 16.C.5.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to award bid number 15 -6494 in the amount of $967,970 to Quality Enterprises
USA, Inc., for the "North County Regional Water Treatment Plant Transfer Pump Upgrades,"
Project No. 71066; and, authorize a budget amendment in the amount of $750,000.
OBJECTIVE: To maintain transfer pump reliability at the North County Regional Water Treatment
Plant (NCRWTP) to meet potable water demand.
CONSIDERATIONS: The proposed scope of work under Project No. 71066, "NCRWTP Technical
Support Projects," is consistent with the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) contained in the Water,
Wastewater, Irrigation Quality Water, and Bulk Potable Water User Rate Study approved by the Board of
County Commissioners (Board) on June 10, 2014, as Agenda Item I I C. Funding for Project No. 71066 is
available in, and is consistent with, the FY2015 CIP Budget.
The scope of this project includes replacing six potable water transfer pumps. The existing transfer pumps
are original to the plant, constructed in 1993, and have reached the end of their useful lives. The new
pumps will be 75 horsepower, an increase over the current pumps' 60 horsepower, which will provide
additional reliability.
Invitation to Bid No. 15 -6494 was advertised July 1, 2015, with 2,164 notices sent to vendors that
provided the described services. Sixty -two prospective bidders downloaded plans and specifications. On
July 31, 2015, the three sealed bids received were opened. The bids are surmnarized below.
VENDOR
BID
Quality Enterprises USA, Inc.
$967,970
Douglas N. Higgins
$972,900
Mitchell & Stark Construction Co., Inc.
$1,061,480
Staff and local engineering consultant, CH2M, Inc., determined the lowest bid to be fair and reasonable
and recommend awarding the project to Quality Enterprises USA, Inc., the lowest responsive and
qualified vendor. The bid is six percent below the engineer's cost opinion, including allowance. Quality
Enterprises USA, Inc., has a satisfactory performance and warranty record on previous, similar water
utility- related projects. The Procurement Services Division concluded the bid was competitive and
representative of market conditions. The bid tabulation, bid analysis, engineer's letter of recommendation
and contract are Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively.
The bid specifications informed the bidders there may be unforeseen conditions associated with the
project. The project cost includes an allowance of $50,000 for owner- directed work due to unforeseen
conditions that include, but are not limited to, unknown site conditions, additional support equipment,
personnel time and /or replacement materials as determined by staff that may be required during
construction. Subject to the purchasing ordinance, staff will negotiate a price for any additional work due
to unforeseen conditions prior to the start of any work.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available in, and is consistent with, the FY2015 Capital Budget approved
by the Board on September 18, 2014. The source of funding is the Water User Fee Fund (412). A budget
amendment is required from Project 70104, Fund (412) in the amount of $750,000. Operation and
maintenance costs are expected to remain the same or decrease.
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LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality, and requires majority
vote for Board approval. —SRT
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This project meets current Growth Management Plan
standards to ensure the adequacy and availability of viable public facilities.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners, Ex- officio the Governing Board of
the Collier County Water -Sewer District, awards Invitation to Bid 15 -6494 in the amount of $967,970 to
Quality Enterprises USA, Inc.; authorizes the necessary budget amendment to transfer funds in the
amount of $750,000 from Project 70104, "Water Plant CAP," to Project 71066; and, authorizes the
Chairman to sign and execute the contract after final approval by the County Attorney's Office.
Prepared By: Tom Sivert, P.E., Senior Project Manager, Public Utilities Planning and Project
Management Division
Attachments: Attachment 1 Bid Tabulation
Attachment 2 Bid Analysis
Attachment 3 Engineer's Letter of Recommendation
Attachment 4 (Due to the size of the contract, a web link is provided for viewing at
http:// www. co llieraov.net/ftp /AgendaSeptO8l 5/PubUtil iti es /Contract.pdf
A hard copy is also available at the County Manager's Office.)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.C.16.C.5.
Item Summary: Recommendation to award bid number 15 -6494 in the amount of
$967,970 to Quality Enterprises USA, Inc., for the "North County Regional Water Treatment
Plant Transfer Pump Upgrades," Project No. 71066; and, authorize a budget amendment in the
amount of $750,000.
Meeting Date: 9/8/2015
Prepared By
Name: SivertTom
Title: Project Manager, Senior, Public Utilities Department
8/10/2015 12:57:33 PM
Approved By
Name: HapkeMargie
Title: Recycling Coordinator, Public Utilities Department
Date: 8/10/2015 1:55:56 PM
Name: Howard Brogdan
Title: Plant Manager, Public Utilities Department
Date: 8/10/2015 2:47:41 PM
Name: Oscar Martinez
Title: Project Manager, Senior, Public Utilities Department
Date: 8/10/2015 4:29:20 PM
Name: Oscar Martinez
Title: Project Manager, Senior, Public Utilities Department
Date: 8/11/2015 3:07:01 PM
Name: Markiewiczloanne
Title: Division Director - Purchasing & Gen Svc, Administrative Services Department
Date: 8/12/2015 7:29:23 AM
Name: HallSwainson
Title: Procurement Specialist, Administrative Services Department
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Date: 8/12/2015 8:08:10 AM
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Name: JohnsonScott
Title: Manager - Procurement, Administrative Services Department
Date: 8/12/2015 8:14:30 AM
Name: Joseph Bellone
Title: Division Director - Operations Support, Public Utilities Department
Date: 8/13/2015 2:13:20 PM
Name: Steve Messner
Title: Division Director - Water, Public Utilities Department
Date: 8/14/2015 12:11:11 PM
Name: TeachScott
Title: Deputy County Attorney, County Attorney
Date: 8/14/2015 2:06:09 PM
Name: YilmazGeorge
Title: Department Head - Public Utilities, Public Utilities Department
Date: 8/18/2015 12:15:16 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 8/18/2015 2:11:29 PM
Name: FinnEd
Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior, Office of Management & Budget
Date: 8/21/2015 2:27:14 PM
Name: UsherSusan
Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior, Office of Management & Budget
Date: 8/27/2015 1:34:11 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 8/27/2015 3:38:50 PM
Name: CasalanguidaNick
Title: Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 8/27/2015 5:12:16 PM
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CH2MHILL
August 4, 2015
Tom Sivert, P.E., Senior Project Manager
Collier County Public Utilities
3339 Tamiami Train East Suite 303
Naples, FL 34112
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CH2M HILL
5801 Pelican Bay Boulevard
Suite 505
Naples, FL
34109
Tel 239.596.1715
Subject: Bid Proposal Evaluation for Collier North County Regional Water Treatment
Plant Transfer Pump Upgrades
Dear Mr. Sivert:
We have reviewed the bid tabulation and lowest cost proposal received by the County for the
Collier North County Regional Water Treatment Plant Transfer Pump Upgrades (Solicitation
No. 15-6494). The bidders and their quoted prices are identified below as provided by the
County Purchasing Department. The apparent low quote is from Quality Enterprises USA, Inc.
in the amount of $967,970.00.
Rank
Proposer
Total Bid Amount
1
Quality Enterprises USA, Inc.
$967,970.00
2
Douglas Higgins, Inc.
$972,900.00
3
Mitchell & Stark Construction Company, Inc.
$1,061,480.00
The Quality Enterprises USA, Inc. bid package is complete and includes the required line items
in the bid schedule. Quality Enterprises USA, Inc. has successfully completed other
construction projects in Collier County and has completed other pump station projects. The
engineer's estimate is $1,034,416.00. CH2M HILL therefore recommends the selection of
Quality Enterprises USA, Inc. in the amount of $967,970.00 based on their proposed bid price
and proposal that meets all of the bid requirements.
Please contact us if there are any questions about this bid evaluation.
Thank you.
CH2M HILL ENGINEERS, INC.
c
Joseph R. Elarde, P.E.
Project Manger
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