Approve and award a contract for bid # 2023-420 2022 American Rescue Plan Act's Drainage Improvements Project.

A notice to bidders was advertised on October 27, 2022, and November 3,2022, for bid # 2023-420 2022 American Rescue Plan Act's Drainage Improvement Project. Bids were made available to local area vendors via CIVCASTUSA. Bids were received and opened on November 17, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.  The lowest responsible bid meeting all specifications was received from Carter Construction LLC., for the total bid amount of $3,685,341.50. This project is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. A letter of recommendation and bid tabulation are attached for your review.

It is the recommendation of the Public Works Department to award a contract for bid # 2023-420 2022 American Rescue Plan Act's Drainage Improvement Project to Carter Construction, LLC for the total bid amount of 3,685,341.50 and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City Commission. The Public Works Department further recommends that the Mayor be authorized to approve any change orders, not to exceed 25% of the total contract price, without bringing the matter before the City Commission. 

Funding for the project is approved in the current budget.