AVCON, Inc. (AVCON) has a Continuing Professional Stormwater Services Agreement with the City of Orlando that City Council approved on August 10, 2015. The Public Works Department is requesting a Service Authorization with AVCON to provide survey, engineering design of piping system and outfalls, regulatory permitting, preparation of drawings and specifications for construction bid, and assistance during the construction phase for the East Lake Arnold Drainage project. The project will divert stormwater away from the low areas and reduce the potential for flooding within the basin. In addition, the project will also improve the water quality by installing baffle boxes.

The City and AVCON negotiated a not-to-exceed proposal in the amount of $234,801.71 for this project.  Staff considers this fee proposal reasonable and appropriate for the scope of work to be performed.

AVCON has agreed to utilize the following M/WBE firms:

The M/WBE Office has reviewed the project scope and M/WBE Participation Plan and found good faith efforts substantiated and proposed information sufficient.

Authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to execute a Service Authorization with AVCON, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $234,801.71, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney’s Office.