RE APPROVAL: INCREASE CONTRACT SCOPE FOR THE STORMWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WITH QUALITY ENTERPRISES CONSTRUCTION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Authority approved Quality Enterprises USA, Inc. (QE) as the low responsive bidder at the May 2019 Board meeting to upgrade the Airport's master stormwater system. This project constructed the necessary drainage improvements to permit an additional 90+ acres that can be utilized for airport development. This change order request for an increase in scope includes multiple unknown items including abandoned pipes and removal of asbestos material uncovered during construction. This change order also reconciles the final quantities based upon field measurements. Staff requests authorization from the Board to approve an increase in contract scope and expenditure of $504,224.15.
NARRATIVE: Staff was able to secure FAA special discretionary funding to fund construction of the stormwater system upgrades that were recommended in the stormwater master drainage plan. These stormwater system upgrades will reduce existing ponds in the AOA that are known wildlife attractants, will permit future development in the North Quad Area, and will help reduce flooding in the Bowlees Creek watershed.
Quality Enterprises USA, Inc. (QE) was approved by the Authority at the May 2019 Board Meeting as the low responsive bidder to construct the improvements. The project is substantially complete, and this change order will reconcile the final quantities with the bid quantities, and includes removal of multiple abandoned pipes and asbestos pipes uncovered during excavation.
Staff is requesting an increase to the QE's contract of $504,224.15 to finalize quantities and close this project out. This increased cost will be funded with an FAA grant.
RECOMMENDATION: It is hereby recommended that the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority approve the increase in contract scope and expenditure with QE in the amount of $504,224.15. Staff also requests authorization to prepare all documents necessary to implement this action.