AGENDA REPORT
DATE: May 11, 2026
TO: City Commission
FROM: Bill McDaniel, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution approving bid and award of contract to American Construction Services, Inc. of Tampa, for the North Woodrow Wilson Street Sidewalk Improvements CDBG
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On June 2020, representatives from Hillsborough County Public Schools, City of Plant City, Plant City Police Department, and the Transportation Planning Organization met to review hazard locations that students, who live within two (2) miles of their assigned school, and would otherwise be ineligible for state funded transportation services, would be subjected to walk to and from home and school. The evaluation identified that N. Woodrow Wilson Street (between W. Lowry Ave. to the CSX railroad tracks) does not contain any existing sidewalks or walking spaces for students to utilize. Specifically, less than four (4) feet of walk space off the edge of road pavement exist between W. Lowry Ave. and W. Moody Ave. This project aims to provide a safe and accessible walking path between W. Lowry Ave. to the CSX railroad.
The scope of the bid includes flexible paving, grading, drainage, concrete sidewalks & driveways, striping, signage, tree removal, sodding, and the replacement of an existing potable watermain and appurtenances.
On March 23, 2026, the Procurement Department published Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26-024EN-IFB, North Woodrow Wilson Street Sidewalk Improvements CDBG. Seven (7) bids were received at the submittal deadline of April 23, 2026. The Engineer’s Estimate for the construction was $372,114.77, including a 5% contingency and a 14.5% Contractor Overhead and Profit.
|
Respondent |
Bid Total |
|
American Construction Services, Inc. of Tampa |
$ 395,967.83 |
|
Stage Door II, LLC |
$ 427,491.00 |
|
DB Civil Construction |
$ 459,890.00 |
|
EZ Contracting LLC |
$ 527,943.63 |
|
Cathcart Construction Company - Florida, LLC |
$ 595,895.60 |
|
Green Loop Construction |
$ 624,761.70 |
|
Flores Construction Co. |
$ 682,000.00 |
The bids were evaluated and American Construction Services, Inc. of Tampa was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
A Notice of Intent to Award was issued on April 28, 2026. The construction phase is largely funded by the CDBG FY24 Interlocal Funding Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Commission authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with American Construction Services, Inc. of Tampa for $395,967.83 for the North Woodrow Wilson Street Sidewalk Improvements project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
A budget adjustment and CIP budget adjustment for the North Woodrow Wilson Street Sidewalk Improvement project is included in the agenda.
Funds are available within the following accounts:
CIP # CS013 - Woodrow Wilson/Lowry Ave/CSX ROW - $253,000
CIP # UM009 - Water Line Replacement - $80,000
CIP # CS013 - Mobility Fees (Zone 3) - $67,000
Prepared by: Herby Jean, Project Manager