County identifies Gulf Coast Utility Contractors as apparent low bidder on $15.98M regional reuse project
Summary
Staff reported Gulf Coast Utility Contractors as the apparent low bidder at $15,975,250 for the Regional Reuse System Phase 2 (RIBS), funded primarily through RESTORE and utility reserves; the item was moved to Thursday's consent agenda.
County operations staff told the commission that Gulf Coast Utility Contractors submitted the apparent low bid of $15,975,250 for the Regional Reuse System Phase 2 (RIBS) and recommended moving the contract award to the consent agenda for formal action.
Staff said the project is primarily funded through the RESTORE program (BP oil-spill settlement) and utility reserves and noted the bid came in about $2 million under internal estimates. "It's been talked about for many years... but we're seeing some light at the end of the tunnel," a staff presenter said. The board moved the item to Thursday's consent agenda for a formal award vote and discussion of project details.
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