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BOCC AGENDA ITEM

Item Title:CM3171 US Water for American Beach Water and Sewer District
Date:5/9/2022
Department:County Manager
Background:

On August 24, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), established the American Beach Water and Sewer District by Ordinance No.2020-26. The American Beach Water and Sewer District purpose is to construct water and sewer systems in the unincorporated area of the county within the boundaries of the District.

 

The American Beach Water and Sewer District is the best means of constructing and maintaining assets of water and sewer systems within the District. Nassau County BOCC has contracted with the Florida Governmental Utility Authority to carry out all professional engineering and capital project administration services during the design, bidding and construction phases of the improvement project.

 

Invitation to Bid NC21-029 for the construction of American Beach Water and Sewer District Well and Septic Tank Phase Out Program closed on February 24, 2022.  Nassau County received two bids in response to ITB NC21-029:

  • US Water Services Corporation $7,831,538
  • United Brothers Development Corporation $9,670,335.55

 

In addition to the County's evaluation of bids received, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection provided an additional review and issued an Authorization to Award to US Water Services Corporation on April 12, 2022.

Request:
Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Contract No. CM3171 with U.S. Water Services Corporation for the American Beach Water and Sewer District Well and Septic Tank Phase Out Program in the amount of $7,831,538.
Financial/Economic Impact to Future Years Budgeting Process or Effect on Citizens:
This project will provide reliable fire protection and a more sustainable source of drinking water and wastewater disposal.  This project is funded through grants, forgivable loans, through special assessments and dedication of all legally available non ad-valorem funds.
Action Requested and Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign Contract No. CM3171 with U.S. Water Services Corporation for the American Beach Water and Sewer District Well and Septic Tank Phase Out Program in the amount of $7,831,538.
Is this action consistent with the Nassau County Comprehensive Land Use Plan?
Yes
Funding Source:

472.500.536.53.563551 ABWSD

472.500.536.53.563552 ABWSD

Additional Information Needed for Contracts/Agreements (If Applicable)
Contract Number assigned by Contracts Management:
CM3171
For non-governmental agencies, has the document been sent to the vendor for signature?
Yes via DocuSign
Does the document need to be recorded? If so, who will pay the recordation fee?
N/A
Are there any special mailing instructions? (Include contact name, address, deadline for submittal, how to mail such as express mail, FedEx, etc):
Please send executed copy to Amy Bell.
How many originals are needed?
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
CM31714/29/2022Cover Memo
Exhibit A4/29/2022Cover Memo
Exhibits B - H4/29/2022Cover Memo