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7777 <br /> i <br /> DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS <br /> The County Engineering Division takes part in the FDOT Local Agency Program (LAP ) where <br /> Agreements are entered into between the entities for the participant to design and construct projects <br /> and the FDOT reimburses the Local Agency (County) for the work . Currently, staff has three of <br /> these Agreements with the FDOT to provide up to 5683 . 000 . 00 of funding for the above stated <br /> project sites . ( This total includes an estimated 8165 ,000. 00 for improvements to the FEC Railroad <br /> for the sidewalk crossing . ) Staff has prepared construction plans , contract documents , <br /> specifications , and recently bid the three projects as one . <br /> Bid Opening Date : July 25 , 2001 <br /> Advertisement Dates : July 3 and 10, 2001 <br /> Bids Received : Three (3 ) <br /> Staff has considered making all the sidewalks 6 " thick. The cost difference between 4 " and 6 " is <br /> considered minimal but will reduce future maintenance costs for damage repairs made by vehicles <br /> driving across them . <br /> Tim Rose Contracting, Inc . submitted the low bid in the amount of 5531 , 191 . 95 . Staff is of the <br /> opinion that the bid is reasonable. <br /> AI TFRNAT�/� <br /> Alternative No 1 - Award the bid in the amount of 5531 , 191 . 95 to Tim Rose Contracting, Inc . <br /> Alternative No " - The Board could decide to reject the bid . <br /> RFCONIMFNDATION <br /> Staff recommends the bid be awarded to Tim Rose Contracting , Inc . in the amount of S531 . 191 . 95 <br /> as the lowest qualified bidder as set forth in the specifications . <br /> Tim Rose Contracting, Inc . has done work for Indian River County in recent years and has a good <br /> reference from County personnel whom worked with him . <br /> In addition, staff requests the Board of County Commissioners approval of the attached Agreement <br /> when requirements are met and approved as to form by the County Attorney. <br /> F1 1NDIN r <br /> The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has signed Agreements with the County to <br /> provide $ 683 , 000 . 00 towards construction of these sidewalks by means of reimbursement when <br /> construction is finished and approved by the FDOT. For construction purposes, funding will be from <br /> the Optional Sales Tax Fund, Account numbers 315 -214- 541 -068 . 37 , 315 -214- 541 -068 . 38 . and 315 - <br /> 214- 541 -068 . 39 <br /> ATTACHMENTS <br /> 1 . Summary -Bid Comparison Sheet <br /> 2 . Two orieinal Azreements <br /> August 14 , 2001 <br /> 25 <br />