Request award of construction contract to Paul Jacquin & Sons, Inc. for stormwater improvements for the Indian Hills Recreation Area in the amount of $2,787,588.42.

In a presentation, the Engineering Department will provide an overview of the proposed stormwater improvements that were originally part of the Heathcote Botanical Gardens expansion project.  This project which is a joint partnership with St. Lucie County, the property owner, and the City of Fort Pierce, the entity responsible for management and maintenance of the stormwater system, is being constructed to improve the water quality of stormwater that passes through the system and discharges to the Indian River Lagoon.  Seven elements make up the stormwater treatment train that will remove impurities from the water.  

We are requesting approval of the construction contract to Paul Jacquin & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $2,787,588.42.

A total of four firms responded to the Invitation to Bid No.2014-002.  Total bids ranged from $3,435,217.38 on the high end to $2,430,745.75 on the low.  The apparent low bidder was determined to be non-responsive due to failure to provide the required 10% bid bond at the time of bid opening. 

Paul Jacquin & Sons, Inc. of Fort Pierce, was the second lowest bidder at $2,787,588.42.  The Engineering Department is recommending award to Paul Jacquin & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $2,787,588.42

Reject all proposals and re-bid.

City Engineer, Purchasing Manager

St. Lucie County Public Works Department