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i=MBV <br /> ENGINEERING, INC. <br /> 71A BOWLES VILLAMIZAR&ASSOCIATES <br /> y""www.mbveng-com cAx3728 <br /> October 29, 2013 <br /> Mr. Terry Southard <br /> Indian River County Department of Utility Services <br /> 4350 41st Street <br /> Vero Beach, FL 32964 <br /> Subject: Bid Rejection and Re-Bid Recommendation <br /> for Indian River County Utility Services <br /> South County RO Water Plant Storage Tank Interconnect Project <br /> Bid#2013051 <br /> Indian River County, Florida <br /> Engineer's Project Number: 12-276 <br /> Dear Mr. Southard: <br /> At your request, we have evaluated all bids that were submitted for the above subject project. As <br /> you know, just two bids were submitted (RJ Sullivan and Close Construction). There were <br /> substantial differences in the line item costs of both bids. Furthermore, both bids were <br /> significantly more than the engineer's estimate for this project. Also, miscellaneous valves and <br /> appurtenances were added to the scope that were not included in the engineer's estimate that <br /> required an increase in costs. <br /> For these reasons, we recommend that all bids be rejected and that the project be re-bid. It is also <br /> recommended that a mandatory pre-bid meeting be held to ensure that all contractors have a <br /> clear understanding of the contract documents. <br /> Should you require further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact our <br /> office. <br /> Sin <br /> Aaron Bowles, P.E. <br /> Vice President <br /> AJB/sng <br /> 1835 20th Street 1600 W.Eau Gallie Blvd.,Suite 203 806 Delaware Avenue <br /> Vero Beach.FL 32960 Melbourne,FL 32935 Ft.Pierce,FL 34950 <br /> 772.569.0035 321.253.1510 772.468.9055 <br /> Fax:772.778.3617 Fax:321.253.091 1 Fax:772.778.3617 <br /> 21 <br />