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County Administrator's Report 13. 9.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	01/21/2016
Issue: Contract Award for C.R. 297-A at Pine Cone Drive Traffic Signal Installation
From:	Claudia Simmons
Department:	Asst County Administrator
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Contract Award for C.R. 297-A at Pine Cone Drive Signal Installation - Claudia Simmons, Office of Purchasing, Purchasing Manager

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Ingram Signalization, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 15-16.001, C.R. 297-A at Pine Cone Drive Signal Installation for the amount of $167,705.50.

[Funding: Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project Number 14EN2845]

BACKGROUND:

15-16.001 The legal advertisement for this "Invitation to Bid" was advertised in the Pensacola News Journal twice, Monday, November 16, 2015 and Monday, November 23, 2015. A Mandatory Pre-Solicitation Conference was held on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. One firm was represented at that meeting. One bid was received on Tuesday, December 22, 2015.

An operational analysis has been performed for the CR 297A & Pine Cone Drive intersection in Escambia County, FL. The study determined what roadway operational, geometric and safety improvements to achieve higher levels of service (LOS), reduce vehicle delay and enhance motorist safety. The study determined that the County install a traffic signal at the intersection which is to operate in a fully-actuated, two-phase mode.

This area is experiencing and will continue to experience a significant amount of growth as Navy Federal Credit Union expands and as Nine Mile Rd widens from 2 to 4 lanes. Pine Cone Drive does connect Nine Mile Rd, just east of the I-10 / Nine Mile Rd intersection, to Hwy 297A which is a major corridor connecting to the northwest area of the county.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funding: Fund 352 LOST III, Cost Center 210107, Object Code 56301, Project Number 14EN2845

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

Attorney Standard Form of Contract, Form D: Road/Drainage

PERSONNEL:

All work associated with this recommendation was done in-house and no additional staff was required.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

This recommendation is in compliance with the Code of Ordinances of Escambia County, FL 1999, Chapter 46, Finance, Article II Purchases and Contracts.

The legal advertisement for this "Invitation to Bid" was advertised in the Pensacola News Journal twice, Monday, November 16, 2015 and Monday, November 23, 2015. A Mandatory Pre-Solicitation Conference was held on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. One firm was represented at that meeting. One bid was received on Tuesday, December 22, 2015.

An operational analysis has been performed for the CR 297A & Pine Cone Drive intersection in Escambia County, FL. The study determined what roadway operational, geometric and safety improvements to achieve higher levels of service (LOS), reduce vehicle delay and enhance motorist safety. The study determined that the County install a traffic signal at the intersection which is to operate in a fully-actuated, two-phase mode.

This area is experiencing and will continue to experience a significant amount of growth as Navy Federal Credit Union expands and as Nine Mile Rd widens from 2 to 4 lanes. Pine Cone Drive does connect Nine Mile Rd, just east of the I-10 / Nine Mile Rd intersection, to Hwy 297A which is a major corridor connecting to the northwest area of the county.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The Office of Purchasing will issue the Attorney's Standard Form of Contract, Form D: Road/Drainage and Purchase Order.

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Bid Tab