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Mr. Himanshu Mehta,P.E. <br /> 6 March 2013 <br /> Page 3 <br /> Geosyntec utilized the bidders completed forms to prepare the Summary of Bids and comparison <br /> with ECE table presented in Attachment B. The table shows that the total bids (without any <br /> contingency) are: (i) $289,975.00 for Comanco; (ii) $142,200.00 for TCCM; and (iii) <br /> $151,435.26 for Golder. The ECE for the Ditch Work is $149,975.00. In general, the unit costs <br /> from Golder were comparable with those within the ECE. TCCM did not provide unit costs. The <br /> unit costs from Comanco were significantly higher than the ECE for various items as indicated in <br /> the January 8, 2013 memorandum to SWDD. The lowest bid is from TCCM in the amount of <br /> $142,200 followed by Golder in the amount of$151,435.26. <br /> TCCM is a certified building contractor per the Florida Department of Business and Professional <br /> Regulation. TCCM did not provide any qualifications and relevant experience on earthwork and <br /> landfill-related construction. Geosyntec therefore conducted a limited internet search of TCCM <br /> and could not find any project experience related to landfills. We could also not find any <br /> experience in construction of erosion and sedimentation controls, especially installation of ditch <br /> lining material for roadways, landfills, etc. The Ditch Work is in close proximity to the landfill <br /> access road (with waste trucks running up and down daily during the Ditch Work), active areas <br /> of the Class I landfill, and components of the active gas collection and control systems (GCCS). <br /> Health and safety concerns during construction require selection of a contractor with familiarity <br /> with landfill-related construction work. In light of this, although TCCM is the lowest bidder, <br /> Geosyntec believes TCCM does not qualify to perform the Ditch Work at the IRCL. <br /> Golder is the second lowest bidder with a bid amount of$151,435.26. Golder is the current LFG <br /> operation and maintenance (O&M) subcontractor to Republic under the landfill operations <br /> contract with SWDD. Geosyntec recognizes Golder as a company providing consulting, design, <br /> and construction services in earth, environment, and related areas of energy. A review of <br /> Golder's proposal indicates that they have provided landfill construction related services in <br /> various states including Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Colorado, and California. Golder's <br /> solid waste construction staff has direct working experience at the IRCL. Golder worked as the <br /> general contractor for the LFG flare station relocation project at the IRCL which was <br /> successfully completed in April 2012. Further, Golder proposes to utilize staff familiar with the <br /> operations at the IRCL and the precautions associated with working at the facility for <br /> performance of the Ditch Work. Geosyntec has direct working experience with Golder including <br /> the LFG relocation project that we provided Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) monitoring <br /> services. Similar CQA monitoring services will be provided during the Ditch Work construction. <br /> Geosyntec's review of Comanco's final payment application for the Phase 2 project indicates <br /> availability of contingency funds in the amount of$364,734.58 approved by the Board as a part <br /> of the Phase 2 construction project. <br /> FL2054\JL13020 Bid Evaluation <br /> 274 <br />