Agenda 10/13/2009 Item #16C 2
Agenda Item No. 16C2
October 13. 2009
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation that the Board terminate the contract with Douglas N. Higgins, Inc., Bid #08-
5078 "Master Pump Station 302 Rehabilitation" for convenience.
OBJECTIVE: To terminate the contract with Douglas N. Higgins, Inc. (Higgins) for convenience and
rebid in accordance with the Purchasing Policy for the remainder of the project based on revised project
requirements for Master Pump Station 302 rehabilitation.
CONSIDERATIONS: Bids were solicited for Master Pump Station 302 (MPS 302) rehabilitation on
April 25, 2008. Bids were opened on June 25, 2008, with three (3) bidders responding. Higgins was
awarded the bid on October 14, 2000under agenda item lOD in the amount of$1,887,800.00.
During the progression of the work, it was detennined by staff that the original MPS 302 reliable peak
bypass capacity of 10,000 GPM as specified in the bid documents is not sufficient to meet current and
projected capacity requirements. This scope change is necessary and, in the judgment of the Project
Team, it is prudent at this time to stop all work, re-scope the project and resubmit the work for bids.
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Section 19.1 of the above referenced contract provides for termination for convenience with a seven (7)
calendar day written notice. Staff recommends termination of the contract with Higgins for convenience
so that staff can re-solicit proposals based on the revised project requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT: There are sufficient funds in Projects 72548 and 72549; "Master Pump Station 302
Improvements" to cover these and any additional funds necessary to complete this task.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This project is consistent with and furthers the goals,
objectives and policies of the Collier County Growth Management Plan to ensure the adequacy and
availability 0 f viable public facilities.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney's
Office and is legally sufficient for Board action ---SRT.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners terminates the current contract 08-
5078 with Douglas N. Higgins, Inc. for convenience and authorizes the County Manager or his designee
to re-solicit proposals based on revised project requirements.
Prepared by: Sandy Sridhar, Project Manager, PUPPMD.
Agenda Item No. 16C2
October 13, 2009
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNlY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
16C2
Recommendation that the Board terminate the contract with Douglas N. Higgins, Inc., Bid
#08-5078 Master Pump Station 302 Rehabilitation for convenience.
10/13/2009 9:00:00 AM
Meeting Date:
Prepared By
Shanthi Sridhar Project Manager Date
Public Utilities Planning and Project
Public Utilities Management Department 10/5'200910:13:16 AM
Approved By
Phil E. Gramatges, P.E. Sr. Project Manager Date
Public Utilities Planning and Project
Public Utilities Management Department 10/5/200910:16 AM
Approved By
Scott R. Teach Assistant County Attorney Date
County Attorney County Attorney Office 10/5/200910:28 AM
Approved By
Kelsey Ward Contract Administration Manager Date
Administrative Services Purchasing 10/5/200910:34 AM
Approved By
Joanne Markiewicz Operations Manager Date
Administrative Services Purchasing 10/5/200910:57 AM
Approved By
G. George Yilmaz WasteWater Director Date
Public Utilities WasteWater 10/5/2009 11 :46 AM
Approved By
Thomas Wides Operations Director Date
Public Utilities Public Utilities Operations 10/5/2009 12:02 PM
Approved By
James W. DeLony Public Utilities Administrator Date
Public Utilities Public Utilities Administration 10/5/20091:17 PM
Approved By
Jeff Klatzkow County Attorney Date
County Attorney County Attorney Office 10/5/2009 1 :21 PM
Agenda Item No. 16C2
October 13, 2009
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Approved By
OMS Coordinator
OMS Coordinator
Date
County Manager's Office
Office of Management & Budget
10/6/20093:35 PM
Approved By
Mark Isackson
Budget Analyst
Date
County Manager's Office
Office of Management & Budget
10/6/2009 4: 50 PM