FINANCIAL BUSINESS REQUEST (FBR)
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to grant a Bid Waiver to Kent & Frost of Mystic CT in the amount of up to $112,000 for the next phase of the Tri-Town Trail project, due to the lack of receiving the required three bids in accordance with Ordinance #200-001 (rev 1) "An Ordinance for Purchasing.
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Background:
The RFP (#2023-05) was published in mid-October 2022 with a response date of November 3, 2022.
Only one response was received from Kent & Frost.
Kent & Frost were the consultants for the 1st Phase of the project (Northern Section of the Trail).
The project is being funded through a DEEP Recreational Trails Program Grant. See Attached RFP document and Bid Response Sheet.
Department Comment/Recommendation:
Finance Director Comment/Recommendation:
In October of 2021, the Council authorized the Mayor to submit a CT Recreational Trail Grant for the planning and design work for the Tri-Town Trail in the amount of up-to $140,000. In addition, the Council authorized to the Town to provide a 20% local funding match. Funding source to be determined contingent upon the approval of the grant application.
The grant was awarded, and a contract has been executed. The is in the amount of $112,000 and covers the period 7/29/22 through 7/20/2024.
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Mayor Comment/Recommendation:
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Meeting Action Detail:
Town Council Meeting 12/14/2022:
File #: 22828 Version: 1
Type: Financial Business Request (FBR)
Title: MOTION to grant a Bid Waiver to Kent & Frost of Mystic CT in the amount of up to $112,000 for the next phase of the Tri-Town Trail project, due to the lack of receiving the required three bids in accordance with Ordinance #200-001 (rev 1) "An Ordinance for Purchasing.
Moved: Saums Seconded: Ingalls
Action: Approved and so Declared
Minute Note:
Moved by Councilor Saums, seconded by Councilor Ingalls
Discussion: Councilor Saums stated the town received a State of Connecticut DEEP Recreational...
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