Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: George Tablack
Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division: Purchasing
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE fixed contract to low bidder, Ranger Construction Industries, Inc., for Taxiway A Pavement Rehabilitation at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Bid No. PNC2128576C1, for the Aviation Department, in the amount of $10,834,702 which includes a total allowance in the amount of $615,000, contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance, performance and payment guaranty; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with Broward County Procurement Code Section 21.47, Award and Execution Authority, Board approval is required for awards with a value of more than $500,000, inclusive of the value of any renewals or extensions provided for in the contract, that include a single bidder, rejection of apparent low bidder, protested award, or pulls from the Board regarding the intended award.
In accordance with Section 332.0075(3)(b), Florida Statutes, a governing body must approve, award, or ratify all contracts for the purchase of commodities or contractual services executed by or on behalf of a large-hub commercial service airport in excess of $1,500,000 as a separate line item on the agenda and must provide a reasonable opportunity for public comment.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides for a fixed contract for construction of Taxiway A Pavement Rehabilitation Project at the Broward County Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE AVIATION DEPARMENT RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) established a Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 15% for this contract. Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. committed to 16.71% DBE participation, which has been reviewed and approved by OESBD (Exhibit 2).
This fixed contract provides for the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, services, and incidentals required for the Taxiway A Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Project) at the Broward County Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The Project will consist of reconstruction and rehabilitation of Taxiway A at FLL and construction of a temporary airfield connector to allow Federal Express (FedEx) access to Taxiway A during construction of the Project.
This procurement carries a 100% performance and payment guaranty. The vendor(s) has provided a bid guaranty obligating the vendor(s) to provide requisite performance and payment guaranty, upon award.
The fixed contract identifies allowances in the total amount of $615,000 for unforeseen conditions, protected wildlife mitigation, and utilities resolution. Expenditures under the allowances must be approved by the Contract Administrator and will be reimbursed at the vendor’s actual cost without mark-up (Exhibit 5).
The Aviation Department has reviewed the bid submitted by Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. and concurs with the recommendation for award (Exhibit 3).
One County vendor performance evaluation was completed for Ranger Construction Industries, Inc.; the vendor has an overall performance rating of 4.0 out of possible rating of 5.0. Copies of the vendor performance evaluation is available upon request.
The Purchasing Division reviewed the prices submitted by the low bidder, Ranger Construction Industries, Inc., and has determined that the prices submitted are fair and reasonable based on the Engineer’s Estimate (Exhibit 4).
The bid was advertised on May 23, 2024, and opened on June 21, 2024; two bids were received with no declinations (Exhibit 1).
The Recommendation for Award was posted on the Purchasing Division website from August 2 - 8, 2024. There was no protest filed against this procurement.
Ranger Construction Industries, Inc.’s bid validity expired on October 19, 2024, and Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. has agreed to extend it through November 15, 2024.
The amounts referenced in this agenda item were 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.
The initial contract period begins on date of award and requires final completion within 277 days after the Project Initiation Date specified in the Second Notice to Proceed.
Source of Additional Information
Robert E. Gleason, Director, Purchasing Division, 954-357-6070
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The source of funding for this fixed contract is budgeted in the Aviation Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Capital Fund, 40450. The Project is funded through PFCs and federal and state grants.
Requisition No. AVC0001082