Agenda 10/22/2024 Item #16C 3 (Award ITB "North County Water Reclamation Facility Vactor Truck Disposal Modification & Expansion" to Douglas Higgins, Inc.)10/22/2024
Item # 16.C.3
ID# 2024-1069
Executive Summary
*** This item continued from the October 8, 2024, BCC Meeting. *** Recommendation that the Board of County
Commissioners, as ex-officio the Governing Board of the Collier County Water-Sewer District, award Invitation to Bid
(“ITB”) No. 24-8269, “North County Water Reclamation Facility Vactor Truck Disposal Modification & Expansion,” to
Douglas N. Higgins, Inc., in the amount of $591,320.00, approve an Owner’s Allowance of $40,000, and authorize the
Chairman to sign the attached Agreement.
OBJECTIVE: To modify and expand the existing vactor truck disposal site at the North County Water Reclamation
Facility (“NCWRF”) to increase the capacity of the drying of disposed material.
CONSIDERATIONS: The NCWRF currently has one bay for the drying of disposed material, which is insufficient to
dry the amount of disposed material collected given the increased maintenance and growth. This project modifies the
site and adds an additional bay adjacent to the existing bay to provide additional space for disposed material.
On May 22, 2024, the Procurement Services Division issued ITB No. 24-8269, seeking construction services for the
NCWRF Vactor Truck Disposal Modification & Expansion project to 1,919 vendors. 735 vendors viewed the ITB, and
the County received two bids by the July 9, 2024, submission deadline as summarized below:
Respondents:
Company Name City County State Total Bid Responsive/Responsible
Douglas N.
Higgins, Inc.
Naples Collier FL $591,320.00 Yes/Yes
Razorback, LLC Tarpon Springs Pinellas FL $622,000.00 Yes/Yes
Staff reviewed the two bids and found both bidders responsive and responsible, with Douglas N. Higgins, Inc.
("Higgins"), as the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder. Staff recommends awarding the contract to Higgins in the
low bid amount of $591,320.00. In addition to the total bid amount, staff is allocating $40,000 as Owner’s Allowance
for unforeseen site conditions that might be encountered during construction, which will be included in the Purchase
Order. Use of the allowance will be only as directed by the County, if necessary, with proper supporting documentation
to be submitted by the contractor for any additional work that is authorized and performed.
The County’s engineering consultant evaluated the bids and determined that Higgins met all the qualifications required
for this project and submitted the lowest, responsive, and responsible bid. Higgins bid is approximately 11.9% below
engineer’s $671,000, opinion of probable cost for the work. Higgins has been doing business in Florida since 1973, has
a local office in Collier County, and has successfully worked on County projects for more than twenty years.
Staff recommends that Douglas N. Higgins, Inc. be awarded the attached Agreement as the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder in the amount of $591,320.00, plus an Owner’s Allowance of $40,000.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is adequate funding in Project Number 70148, North County Water Reclamation Facility
Vactor Truck Disposal Modification & Expansion for this contract. The source of funding is the Wastewater User Fee
Capital Project Fund (4014).
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This project meets current Growth Management Plan standards to ensure the
adequacy and availability of viable public facilities, and to remain in compliance with all regulatory programs.
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Item # 16.C.3
ID# 2024-1069
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for Board
approval. - CJS
RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Board award ITB No. 24-8269, “North County Water Reclamation Facility Vactor
Truck Disposal Modification & Expansion,” to Douglas N. Higgins, Inc., in the amount of $591,320.00, approve an
Owner’s Allowance of $40,000, and authorize the Chairman to sign the attached Agreement.
PREPARED BY: Damian Cuadrado, PE, Project Manager III, Engineering & Project Management Division
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 24-8269 VendorSigned_DNHiggins
2. 24-8269 - DELORA
3. 24-8269 - NORA
4. 24-8269 Bid Tabulation
5. 24-8269 Insurance_DN Higgins
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Notice of Recommended Award
Solicitation: 24-8269 Title: North County Water Reclamation Facility Vactor Truck Disposal
Modification & Expansion
Due Date and Time: July 9, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST.
Respondents:
Company Name City County State Bid Amount Responsive/Responsible
Douglas N Higgins, Inc. Naples Collier FL $591,320.00 Yes/Yes
Razorback, LLC Tarpon Springs Pinellas FL $622,000.00 Yes/Yes
Utilized Local Vendor Preference: Yes No
Recommended Vendor(s) For Award:
On May 22, 2024, the Procurement Services Division issued Construction Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 24-8269,
North County Water Reclamation Facility Vactor Truck Disposal Modification & Expansion, to one thousand
nine-hundred and nineteen (1,919) vendors. Seven hundred and thirty-five (735) vendors viewed the bid
package and the County received two (2) bids by the July 9, 2024, submission deadline.
Staff reviewed the bids received, and all bidders were deemed responsive and responsible. Staff determined
that Douglas N Higgins, Inc., is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Staff recommends the contract be awarded to Douglas N Higgins, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder, for the total bid amount of $591,320.00. In addition to the total bid amount, staff has allocated
$40,000.00 in Owner’s Allowance, for Owner’s use as directed.
Contract Driven Purchase Order Driven
Required Signatures
Project Manager:
Procurement Strategist:
Procurement Services Director:
__________________________________ _________________
Sandra Srnka Date
Docusign Envelope ID: 519255A4-65C1-4963-AE6B-2D9EFADB6752
7/31/2024
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Project Manager: Damian Cuadrado
Procurment Strategist: Matthew Webster
Notices Issued: 1,919
Bid Packages Viewed: 735
Bids Received: 2
Item
No.DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY
Douglas N Higgins,
Inc.Razorback, LLC Engineer's Estimate
1 Mobilization/Demobilization (Not to exceed
10% of Total Bid)*LS 1 59,000.00$ 62,000.00$ 60,000.00$
2 As-Built Plans LS 1 8,000.00$ 20,000.00$ 5,000.00$
3 Preconstruction Video LS 1
4,000.00$ 9,000.00$ 4,000.00$
4 Site Clearing and Demolition LS 1 17,000.00$ 45,000.00$ 20,000.00$
5 Stone Storage Bin Demolition LS 1 19,000.00$ 18,000.00$ 30,000.00$
6 Gravity Sewer Modification and Extension LS 1 68,000.00$ 72,000.00$ 80,000.00$
7 New Vactor Truck Facility LS 1
340,320.00$ 244,000.00$ 350,000.00$
8 Existing Vactor Truck Facility Modification LS 1 18,000.00$ 58,000.00$ 25,000.00$
9 Trench Drain LS 1 32,000.00$ 46,000.00$ 30,000.00$
10 Access Drive LS 1 12,000.00$ 40,000.00$ 15,000.00$
11 Site Restoration LS 1
14,000.00$ 8,000.00$ 12,000.00$
591,320.00$ 622,000.00$ 631,000.00$
Douglas N. Higgins, Inc Razorback, LLC
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Witnessed By: Barbara Lance
Date: 07/9/2024 at 3:00 PM EST
Insurance and Bonding Requirements (Form 8)
Conflict of Interest Affidavit (Form 9)
Immigration Affidavit Certification (Form 11)
Addendums (1)
Material Manufacturers (Form 3)
List of Major Subcontractors (Form 4)
Statement of Experience (Form 5)
Trench Safety Act knowledgement (Form 6)
Bid Bond (Form 7)
Bid Schedule
REQUIRED FORMS AND DOCUMENTS
Bid Response Form (Form 1)
Contractors Key Personnel Assigned to Project - (Form 2)
Opened By: Matthew Webster
E-Verify
W-9
Vendor Declaration Statement (Form 10)
TOTAL BID AMOUNT
24-8269 North County Water Reclamation Facility Vactor Truck Disposal Modification & Expansion
Bid Tabulation
* Staff has allocated $40,000.00 in Owner's Allowance ‐ for Owners Use as Directed. This Allowance will be used only at the Owner's direction to accomplish work due to unforeseen conditions and/or as
directed by the Owner. Inclusion of the Allowance as part of the Contract Price is not a guarantee that the Contractor will be paid any portion or the full amount of the Allowance. Expenditures of Owners
Allowance will be made through Change Order with proper documentation of Time and Materials supporting the change.
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