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Resolutions - C7  C




COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager 
DATE:April  22, 2020
 



SUBJECT:

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE A WORK ORDER WITH HARBOUR CONSTRUCTION, INC., IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $749,251.00, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PERFORATED METAL SCREEN ENCLOSURE OF THE STORMWATER PUMP STATION #3 IN SUNSET HARBOUR, LOCATED IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF 20TH STREET AND WEST AVENUE, BY UTILIZING COMPETITIVE BIDDING THROUGH SOURCEWELL, FORMERLY KNOWN AS NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE (NJPA) COOPERATIVE CONTRACT, AND FURTHER APPROVING AN ADDITIONAL OWNER'S CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,925.10, FOR A TOTAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT BUDGET OF $824,176.10, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE THIRD CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2019/20 CAPITAL BUDGET.


RECOMMENDATION

The Administration recommends approval of the resolution.

ANALYSIS

Upon the completion of the construction of Pump Station No.3 in Sunset Harbour, residents requested that a screen be installed to buffer the neighborhood‘s view of what was characterized as unsightly aboveground equipment. Input from the community to screen the generator, electrical panels and other equipment of associated with Stormwater Pump Station #3, located at the intersection of 20 Street and West Avenue, resulted in the design of an architectural, perforated metal screen enclosure, which became a neighborhood entrance sign for the Sunset Harbour Neighborhood.

The project includes the installation of 180 linear feet of decorative perforated stainless-steel screen panels along the perimeter of the pump station. The height of the screens will vary from 9 feet to 3 feet, above existing concrete traffic barriers. The panels will be attached to galvanized steel posts, with stainless steel anchors. Approximately 100 linear feet of the existing concrete traffic barriers shall be replaced, at areas where the proposed screen would be taller than 3’-0”. Signage with accent lighting delineating the entrance to the Sunset Harbour Neighborhood will be incorporated into the eastern façade of the screen. The total project budget was established at $792,731.50, inclusive of the cost of securing the consultants for design, survey, testing, permits and project administration.

The project is scheduled for the start of construction in Summer 2020. The design documents are completed, and the plans have been submitted for permits. All options for procuring a general contractor were examined, to determine the most appropriate contracting method for the size and nature of the project.

On January 15, 2014, via Resolution No. 2014-28462, the City Commission authorized the Administration to utilize cooperative awards by Sourcewell pursuant to Section 2-369 of the Miami Beach City Code. Sourcewell, formally known as National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA), is a national cooperative that bids contracts aggregating the spend volume of agencies across the country. Through the Gordian's Group IQC process, Sourcewell awarded Contract No. 071415-GCI, which includes Harbour Construction Inc., to provide construction services to the City pursuant to the contract.

The Administration recommends utilizing the Sourcewell IQC Contract No. 071415-GCI to procure the necessary constructions services. The Office of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) has identified Harbour Construction Inc., as the most qualified and experienced contractor to complete the required scope in a timely manner.

The design consultant, community stakeholders, including the Sunset Harbour Neighborhood Association, and administration have worked closely to arrive at the final design.

Upon completion of the construction documents, the estimate of construction cost was updated by the consultant to address additional costs associated with phasing of the project to maintain access to adjacent properties, fabrication of a more elaborate screen, repeated mobilization of equipment, more extensive maintenance of traffic (MOT) plan, and restoration of the asphalt pavement within the adjacent road intersection.

The original project budget approved by City Commission is $792,731.50. Given the additional phasing and increase in cost, the total project budget required is $1,043,731.50.

Harbour Construction Inc. has provided a proposal for the construction of the screen, in the amount of $749,251.00 (Attachment A). The proposal has been reviewed by staff and the design consultant and has been found to be fair and reasonable.
Account(s)320-0820-069357-26-410-564-00-00-00-23000; 320-0820-069358-26-410-564-00-00-00-23000; Subject to Budget AmendmentAmount(s)$586,500.00; $57,500.00; $180,176.10

CONCLUSION

Administration recommends the City Commission adopt the resolution.

Applicable Area

Middle Beach
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
Yes No 

Strategic Connection

Environment & Infrastructure - Reduce risk from storms, high tides, groundwater, and sea level rise.
Legislative Tracking
Capital Improvement Projects

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution
Attachment A