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JUL 18 1984 BOOK '57 F{.CE 743 REJECTION OF BIDS - ROUND ISLAND PARK BOAT RAMP, ETC. The Board reviewed memo of the Public Works Director, as follows: TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: July 12, 1984 FILE: the Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: Michael Wright, County Administrator SUBJECT: Round Island County Park Boat Ramp, Docks and Daybeacons N FROM: James W. Davis, P.. ; REFERENCES: Public Works Directo� DESCRIPT ND CONDITIONS "Advertisement for Bids" was published at Vero Beach on May 14, through June 11, 1984 for subject project. Bids from four (4) bidders were opened -on June 11, 1984 and were found to be much higher than the initial estimated cost of $.17;000 for the project. Mr. Robert Mutch, President of Mid -Atlantic Dredging Inc., who was a low bidder contacted us and suggested various methods by which the cost of the project could be reduced. After meeting with Mr. Mutch on three separate occasions and agreeing on a concept that was agreeable to us and to Tommy Thomas., Gary Brandenburg, County Attorney, was contacted for his opinion on this matter. Mr. Brandenburg reviewed the bids and because two low bidders were within $122, he recommended that the bids be - rejected. RECOMMENDATIONS After consideration of Mr. Brandenburg's--opinion;, the following is recommended 1) that the Board of County Commissioner authorize rejection of all bids due to being exceedingly higher than the original estimate. 2) that the Public Works Division be authorized to rebid the project after modifying the plans. Note: The original estimate of $17,000 was over a year old. It appears that the actual cost of the project will be in the range of $26,000. This information will be presented to the Recreation Committee for authorization to expend the present estimated cost. 30