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Approval to Piggyback the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Contract #BDZ45 to relocate trees from the I-95 Corridor to City facilities, for the Public Works Department, by DeAngelo Brothers, LLC, at a total cost of $179,935.00.
(Fiscal Impact: $179,935.00)
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(Staff Contact: Robert McCaughan)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
The Public Works Department requests approval to piggyback FDOT Contract #BDZ45, for the relocation of ninety-seven (97) palm trees from the I-95 Corridor to City facilities. The tree relocation is necessary for the construction of express traffic lanes on I-95. FDOT Contract #BDZ45: Districtwide General Landscape Services, which is valid through April 1, 2020, is based on a competitive solicitation, and the City Code allows us to piggyback a contract of this type. The total cost of the tree relocation is $179,935.00. City Commission approval of this action is requested.
Origin of request for this action: Staff
Fiscal impact and source of funding: $179,935.00 from budgeted funds in account fund 112: Tree Canopy Trust Fund