Background:
The City of Sunrise operates a stormwater system consisting of eighteen drainage basins that convey and treat stormwater before discharging into the regional canal system. Recently the City completed a comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan (SWMP) to evaluate the level of service, the capacity of the system, and provided recommendations of Capital Improvement Projects to improve the stormwater management within the City.
One of the recommended projects identified in the SWMP is the Basin 15 Drainage Improvements project. Drainage Basin 15 is located between NW 44th Street on the south, Commercial Boulevard on the north, Nob Hill Road on the east, and the South Florida Water Management District C-42 Canal on the west. The basin encompasses a total area of approximately 492 acres and overlays the City’s Industrial Park. Due to the size and complexity of Drainage Basin 15, the capital improvement project was proposed to be completed in multiple phases of drainage and culvert improvements.
On February 27, 2024, the City Commission approved Project Agreement 24-008-JR with Joseph Roles and Associates Inc. (JRA). for design, permitting, bidding services and construction management services of the Basin Drainage Improvements - Phase 2 Project for the Culvert R15-070A NW 50th Street.
The construction documents have been completed and the Utilities Department requires a qualified contractor to perform construction services for the Basin 15 Drainage Improvements - Phase 2 - Culvert R15-070 located at NW 50th Street and NW 103rd Avenue. The scope of work consists of, but is not limited to, installation of sediment and turbidity control, pollution prevention, clearing and grubbing, on-site relocation of existing sabal palm trees, maintenance of traffic, dewatering, installation of 48” RCP and five manholes structures, demolition and restoration of pavement and curbs, pavement milling and resurfacing, restoration of pavement markings, irrigation system repairs, sodding, and other miscellaneous and incidental items.
On December 22, 2025, Bid No. 26-07-10-CM was issued for this project. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting with a site visit was conducted on January 14, 2026, with four prospective bidders in attendance. The bid opening took place on February 2, 2026, and six bids were received. Following the evaluation by the Purchasing Office, Utilities Department, and JRA, it is recommended to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Heavy Civil Inc. (Heavy Civil).
Heavy Civil Inc. submitted a bid that was approximately 25% lower than the Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (OPCC), while the second-lowest bidder’s submitted price was approximately 23% below the OPCC. JRA conducted a detailed review of the bids received and determined that, despite being lower than the OPCC, the pricing is fair and reasonable, given the prospective bidder’s competition and current market conditions. Additionally, staff obtained confirmation of pricing and secured an extension of the bid validity period from Heavy Civil. A clarification and fact-finding meeting was also held with Heavy Civil to ensure a clear understanding of the project specifications and scope of work. All references were favorable for Heavy Civil Inc.’s performance on other projects of similar type and scale with other entities such as the Indian Trails Improvement District and City of Port St. Lucie.
Staff is requesting approval to award to Heavy Civil Inc. Following award by the Commission, the Contractor will be required to obtain acceptable Public Construction Bond, an acceptable Certificate of Insurance, and an executed Contract within the timeframe stipulated in the Notice of Award. The construction contract and associated construction documents are available at the Purchasing Office upon request.
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This project is partially funded with Resilient Broward Grant in accordance with the executed Interlocal Agreement approved by the City Commission at the January 27, 2026, City Commission Meeting.