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OCT 2 31990 BOOK All bids exceeded the Engineering Division's estimate, which was prepared based upon the cost of the most recent projects completed by the Road and Bridge Division plus 25%. Since bidding occurred during the recent mid -east conflict which reflects uncertainty in petroleum products, bids may be high. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS The Road and Bridge Division is completing the Dixie Heights Subdivision Petition Paving Project within the next three weeks. That project included approximately six miles of paving at a cost of- -approximately $1,019,460 or $32.18/LF. The assessment for past -projects before Dixie Heights were as follows: 22nd Avenue - $ 9.66/FF 33rd Avenue - $ 10.40/FF 37th Avenue - $ 10.10/FF Florida Ridge - $1,000/lot Dixie Heights - $1,108.11/parcel If the low bidders are awarded contracts for the above work, the assessments will range from $20/FF to $25/FF. The 134th,Avenue project in Roseland is being assessed on a parcel/acre basis and, the cost would increase from the engineers estimated cost of $3,986.77/acre to $4,597.65/acre. An approximately 25% increase in costs over the preliminary assessment roll cost will result if the work is performed under contract. Since the project bids were received substantially over our estimate the following alternatives are presented: Alternative # 1 Reject all bids and not award contracts since the Public Works Department's estimates have been substantially exceeded. The Road and Bridge Division could begin construction by Nov. 15, 1990 on one of the subject projects (probably 134th St) and complete all projects within 12 weeks at a cost within the engineers cost estimate. Alternative # 2 Award the contracts to the low bidders ( 3 projects to - - JoBear, Inc and 2 projects to Dickerson Florida, Inc). Revise the assessment rolls and notify all property owners that the assessments will increase substantially. Additional public hearings will be necessary. Alternative # 3 Award the contracts to the low bidders as in Alternative No. 2 above and the County would assume the additional cost of approximately $52,969. No additional public hearings nor increased assessments would be necessary. Alternative #4 Contact the low bidders to determine if they are willing to reduce the bids as applicable. If the projects can be constructed within budget, staff would recommend award of contracts. If the project costs cannot be reduced; staff - recommends Alternative No. 1. Staff has already communicated with one of the low bidders, Dickerson Florida, Inc. and they have -offered to reduce the cost by eliminating the Mobilization' Charge (approximately $1,944.00 per project.). - Alternative #5 Rebid the projects. RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING Staff recommends and the Road and projects. Alternative No. 1 whereby all bids are rejected Bridge Division be instructed to construct the