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Approval of $1 Million Sewer Rehabilitation Contract

Original title: Request for approval of Resolution No. 2026-26 to issue a Purchase Order to SAK Construction LLC, located in Apopka, FL, Florida in an amount of $1,000,000 for the budgeted Capital Improvement Project of Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation services of Gravity Sewers, Pipelines, and Conduits utilizing piggyback of Gainesville Regional Utilities competitive bid contract #2024-083-E.

Record date · April 6, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City Commission is considering Resolution No. 2026-26 to authorize a $1 million purchase order for SAK Construction LLC to perform sanitary sewer rehabilitation. The project will be completed using a '' procurement method based on an existing contract from Gainesville Regional Utilities.

Why it matters

This resolution authorizes the expenditure of $1,000,000 in city funds for the maintenance and repair of , pipelines, and conduits as part of the city's capital improvement plan.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

SAK Construction LLC

The company is the designated vendor to receive the $1,000,000 contract for sewer services.

Directly affected

City taxpayers

Taxpayer funds are being allocated to cover the $1,000,000 cost of the sewer rehabilitation project.

Key Facts

  • The resolution authorizes a $1,000,000 purchase order to SAK Construction LLC.
  • The work involves sanitary sewer rehabilitation for gravity sewers, pipelines, and conduits.
  • The project is part of the city's budgeted Capital Improvement Project.
  • The city is utilizing a 'piggyback' procurement method to bypass a new competitive bidding process.
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  • The piggyback contract is based on Gainesville Regional Utilities competitive bid contract #2024-083-E.
  • The resolution was introduced on March 11, 2026.
  • The current status of the item is 'Agenda Ready' for the City Commission.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'piggyback' a contract?
ing allows a government agency to purchase goods or services at the same prices and terms established by another government agency's existing competitive bid contract, avoiding the need to conduct a separate bidding process.
What work will SAK Construction LLC be doing?
They will be performing sanitary sewer rehabilitation services, specifically focusing on , pipelines, and conduits.

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Inter-agency Procurement

The city is utilizing a contract from Gainesville Regional Utilities, demonstrating a reliance on regional inter-agency cooperation for local infrastructure projects.

Connected Entities

Gainesville Regional Utilities, 2015-6074, 2024-083-E and 2 more
OrganizationGainesville Regional Utilities“The agency whose existing competitive bid contract is being utilized for this pu”Map →
other2015-6074“The internal file number for the agenda item.”Map →
other2024-083-E“The reference number for the competitive bid contract being piggybacked.”Map →
OrganizationSAK Construction LLC“The vendor selected to perform the sewer rehabilitation services.”Map →
locationApopka, FL“The location of the vendor's office.”Map →

Sources

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