On July 31, 2015, the Town held a Transportation Summit to bring together relevant stakeholders and experts from public and private entities responsible for transportation to focus intensely on specific problems, brainstorm, and discuss possible ways to relieve congestion and mobility issues present in the Town. One of the transportation initiatives presented comprised of improvements to the intersection at NW 82nd Ave and Oak Lane. Currently, this intersection only permits a right turn when driving southbound along NW 82nd Ave. This project involves reconfiguring the dedicated southbound right turn lane into a right-turn/left-turn lane to allow safe left turn movements through the intersection. The improvement is aimed at increasing mobility at that intersection to further aid the flow of traffic in the area. The work includes asphalt milling and resurfacing, signing and pavement markings, construction of new sidewalk and ramps with detectable warnings, construction of curb and gutter, reconstruction of concrete nose median, sodding, and related restoration work in accordance with the Project Plans.
The Town issued Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) 2018-04 for the NW 82nd & Oak Lane Reconfiguration Project on November 8, 2017. Prospective Bidders were required to (1) possess a minimum of five years of experience performing construction of roadway improvement projects involving public right-of-way; (2) provide verifiable client references demonstrating successful completion of at least three roadway improvement projects with total project amounts of $50,000 or more performed within the last three years; (3) possess a current certified General Contractor license issued by the State of Florida, or a Miami-Dade County Certificate of Competency as a General Engineering Contractor; and (4) be able to utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system.
At the bid opening on November 29, 2017, the Town received three (3) bids from the following Bidders:
1. Metro Express, Inc. (“Metro”) - $65,214.00
2. Star Paving Corp. (“Star”) - $73,878.55
3. Hahn Construction Engineering Contractors, Inc. (“Hahn”) – $117,314.86
Procurement reviewed the bids for responsiveness and found that Metro, the lowest bidder, submitted a responsive bid. Metro has a long-standing history with the Town and currently is under contract to provide miscellaneous roadway and drainage repair services. Metro also recently completed the Town's Hutchinson Road and Drainage Improvements Project. The Town has not had any performance issues with Metro on either of those contracts.
Based on Procurement's review of the bid submittals, Metro Express, Inc. was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and its bid prices are fair and reasonable and lower than the Engineer's estimate of $70,000.00 that was utilized for budget purposes. Therefore, it is recommended that the Town Council authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract with Metro Express, Inc. for the construction of the NW 82nd Ave & Oak Lane Reconfiguration Project, in an amount not to exceed $72,000.