Broward County Commission Regular Meeting

MOTION TO AWARD fixed contract to low bidder, Providian Construction Group, Inc., for Bid No. T2114027C1, Intersection Improvements at Stirling Road and Dykes Road for Highway Construction and Engineering Division, in the amount of $352,416, which includes allowances in the amount of $6,900, to be substantially completed in 98 calendar days from the Project Initiation Date specified in the Second Notice to Proceed, contingent upon the receipt and approval of insurance/performance and payment guaranty, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the same. (Commission District 5)

ACTION:  (T-10:27 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 8-0.  Commissioner Ryan was not present during the vote.

In accordance with the Broward County Procurement Code, Section 21.31.a.4, the Board is required to approve all purchases exceeding $250,000.

Provides for a fixed contract for intersection improvements at Stirling Road and Dykes Road, in the Towns of Davie and Southwest Ranches.

None.

THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.

The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) established a County Business Enterprise (CBE) participation goal of 20% for this contract. Providian Construction Group, Inc. (Providian) has committed to 60% CBE participation, which has been reviewed and approved by the OESBD (Exhibit 2).

The purpose of this fixed contract is to provide for intersection improvements at Stirling Road and Dykes Road, in the Towns of Davie and Southwest Ranches. The project includes installation of a new mast-arm supported traffic signal system. The project also includes minor roadway improvements, including pavement milling and resurfacing, curb and sidewalk replacements, ADA ramp improvements, and new signing and pavement markings.

This procurement carries a 100% performance and payment guaranty. The Purchasing Division has confirmed with the surety company that Providian has the capacity to obtain the required guaranty.

The allowances incorporated into this contract, in the amount of $6,900, are for permit and inspection fees. Expenditures under these allowance items must be approved by the contract administrator and will be reimbursed at the contractor’s actual incurred cost, without mark-up (Exhibit 1).

The Highway Construction and Engineering Division has reviewed the bid submitted by the low bidder, Providian, and concurs with the recommendation for award (Exhibit 3). Twenty-five vendor performance evaluations have been completed for Providian, with an average of 3.84 out of a possible rating of 5.0. Copies of the vendor performance evaluations are available upon request.

The amounts referenced in this agenda have been rounded to the nearest whole dollar. Vendor payments will be based on the actual total bid amount. The bid tabulation reflects the actual amount of the award.

There was no protest or appeal filed regarding this procurement.

The bid validity for this project expired on September 26, 2017. Providian agreed to extend its bid validity.

The bid posted on April 26, 2017 and opened on May 26, 2017; seven bids were received with no declinations (Exhibit 4).

Brenda J. Billingsley, Director, Purchasing Division, (954) 357-6070