Resolution 2020-31485 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-31485
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE NO. 2020-
191-ND, FOR MANHOLE, STRUCTURES, AND CURED-IN PLACE
REHABILITATION AND INSPECTION SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO SIMULTANEOUS NEGOTIATIONS WITH
NATIONAL WATER MAIN CLEANING CO., AS THE TOP RANKED
PROPOSER; VORTEX INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LLC, AS THE
SECOND RANKED PROPOSER; AND ENVIROWASTE SERVICES GROUP,
INC., AS THE THIRD RANKED PROPOSER; AND FURTHER PROVIDING
THAT THE FINAL SELECTION AND APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SHALL
BE SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, on June 24, 2020, the Mayor and City Commission authorized the issuance
of Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) 2020-191-ND for Manhole, Structures, and Cured-In Place
Rehabilitation and Inspection Services; and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2020, the ITN 2020-191-ND for Manhole, Structures, and
Cured-In Place Rehabilitation and Inspection Services (the "ITN")was issued; and
WHEREAS, a voluntary pre-proposal meeting for the ITN was held on June 30, 2020;
and
WHEREAS, on July 28, 2020, the City received a total of 8 proposals for the ITN; and
WHEREAS, the City received proposals in response to the ITN from the following eight
(8)firms:
1. BLD Services, LLC;
2. Envirowaste Services Group, Inc.;
3. Granite Inliner, LLC;
4. Hinterland Group, Inc.
5. Insituform Technologies, Inc.;
6. Miller Pipeline, LLC;
7. National Water Main Cleaning Co.; and
8. Vortex Infrastructure Services, LLC; and
WHEREAS, the proposals from Insituform Technologies, Inc. and Miller Pipeline, LLC
were deemed non-responsive for failure to meet the minimum qualifications requirements of
the ITN and were not considered further; and,
WHEREAS, on July 29, 2020, via LTC # 269-2020, the City Manager appointed the
Evaluation Committee (the "Committee")to review the ITN; and
WHEREAS, on September 18, 2020, the Committee convened to review and score the
responsive proposals to the ITN; and
WHEREAS, the Committee was provided an overview of the ITN, information relative to
the City's Cone of Silence Ordinance and the Government Sunshine Law, general information
on the scope of services, and a copy of each proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Committee was instructed to score and rank each proposal pursuant to
the evaluation criteria established in the ITN; and
WHEREAS, the Committee's evaluation process resulted in the ranking of proposers as
follows: National Water Main Cleaning Co., as the top ranked proposer; Vortex Infrastructure
Services, LLC, as the second ranked proposer; Envirowaste Services Group, Inc., as the third
ranked proposer; Granite Inliner, LLC, as the fourth ranked proposer; Hinterland Group, Inc. as
the fifth ranked proposer; and BLD Services LLC, as the sixth ranked proposer; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing all of the submissions and the Committee's rankings and
commentary, the City Manager agrees with the Committee and recommends that the Mayor and
City Commission authorize the Administration to enter into simultaneous negotiations with
National Water Main Cleaning, Co., as the top ranked proposer; Vortex Infrastructure Services,
LLC, as the second ranked proposer; and Envirowaste Services Group, Inc., as the third ranked
proposer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the City Manager, pursuant to Invitation to
Negotiate No. 2020-191-ND, for Manhole, Structures, and Cured-In Place Rehabilitation and
Inspection Services, and authorizes the Administration to enter into simultaneous negotiations
with National Water Main Cleaning, Co., as the top ranked proposer; Vortex Infrastructure
Services, LLC, as the second ranked proposer; and Envirowaste Services Group, Inc., as the
third ranked proposer; and further providing that the final selection and approval of a contract
shall be subject to the prior approval of the Mayor and City Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 51 day of {��VP►" ' 2020.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: November 18, 2020
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE NO.
2020-191-ND, FOR MANHOLE, STRUCTURES, AND CURED-IN PLACE
REHABILITATION AND INSPECTION SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZING
THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO SIMULTANEOUS
NEGOTIATIONS WITH NATIONAL WATER MAIN CLEANING CO., AS THE
TOP RANKED PROPOSER; VORTEX INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
LLC, AS THE SECOND RANKED PROPOSER; AND ENVIROWASTE
SERVICES GROUP, INC., AS THE THIRD RANKED PROPOSER; AND
FURTHER PROVIDING THAT THE FINAL SELECTION AND APPROVAL
OF A CONTRACT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach, Florida approve the resolution accepting the City Manager's recommendation pertaining
to the bids received, pursuant to ITN 2020-191-ND, for manhole, structures, and cured-in place
rehabilitation and inspection services.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
The City of Miami Beach owns and operates its water, wastewater and storm water
infrastructure. In recent years the need to rehabilitate sewer and stormwater infrastructure has
become a priority in order to maximize the useful life of the assets and reduce inflow and
infiltration. The Operations Division of the Public Works Department has identified multiple
locations where manholes, structures and gravity mains require rehabilitation. The envisioned
services may include but are not limited to manhole and structure rehabilitation; cured-in-place
pipe rehabilitation for sewer and stormwater lines; circuit television inspection (CCTV);
trenchless point repairs; and pipeline and manhole condition inspection/reports. In order to
consider the best products and methodologies that may be available in the market, an invitation
to negotiate is proposed. The ITN was issued with the goal of seeking proposals from qualified
firms with whom the City can negotiate and agreement for well and manhole rehabilitation. The
City will evaluate the best combination of products and methodologies proposed by the
shortlisted firms and negotiate a contract with the proposer(s) deemed to be in the best interest
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of the City. The draft contract shall be submitted to the City Commission for approval.
ANALYSIS
On June 24, 2020, the Mayor and City Commission authorized the issuance of Invitation to
Negotiate (ITN) 2020-191-ND for Manhole, Structures, and Cured-In Place Rehabilitation and
Inspection Services. On June 25, 2020, the ITN was issued. A voluntary pre-proposal
conference to provide information to proposers submitting a response was held on June 30,
2020. Two addenda were issued. The Department issued bid notes to 7,771 companies
utilizing www.bidsync.com website. 84 prospective bidders accessed the advertised solicitation.
ITN responses were due and received on July 28, 2020. The City received a total of eight (8)
proposals from the following firms:
• BLD Services, LLC
• Envirowaste Services Group, Inc.
• Granite Inliner, LLC
• Hinterland Group, Inc.
• I nsituform Technologies, Inc.
• Miller Pipeline, LLC
• National Water Main Cleaning Co.
• Vortex Infrastructure Services, LLC
The proposals from Insituform Technologies, Inc. and Miller Pipeline, LLC were deemed non-
responsive for failure to meet the minimum qualifications requirements of the ITN and were not
considered further.
On July 29, 2020, the City Manager appointed the Evaluation Committee via LTC # 269-2020.
The Evaluation Committee convened on September 18, 2020, to consider proposals received.
The Committee was comprised of Mariana Evora, Civil Engineer II, Public Works Department;
Patricia Rendon, Civil Engineer I I, Public Works Department; and Mina Samadi, Senior Capital
Projects Coordinator, The Office of Capital Improvement Projects.
The Committee was provided an overview of the project, information relative to the City's Cone
of Silence Ordinance and the Government Sunshine Law. The Committee was also provided
with general information on the scope of services and a copy of each proposal. The Committee
was instructed to score and rank each proposal pursuant to the evaluation criteria established in
the ITN. The evaluation process resulted in the ranking of proposers as indicated in Attachment
A.
A summary of each top-ranked firm follows:
National Water Main Cleaning Co.
National Water Main Cleaning Co. (National Water Main), a Carylon Company, is headquartered
in Keamy, New Jersey, with offices in Canton, Massachusetts; Rocky Hill, Connecticut; Buffalo
and Utica, New York; and Loxahatchee Groves, Florida. It specializes in the inspection and
planned maintenance of sewer and water mains and has a long track record of success
providing the expertise, equipment, technology, and training to quickly, safely, and reliably take
on any infrastructure challenge.
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Vortex Infrastructure Services. LLC
Founded in 2015, Vortex Infrastructure Services, LLC (Vortex) is a collection of business
segments with both national and international footprint. As both a horizontally and vertically
integrated business, it executes on its vision of providing a comprehensive suite of solutions that
deliver quality engineered solutions, products, and services that improve the efficiency, safety,
and long-term reliability of its client's assets. Finally, Vortex is strictly focused on developing
trenchless construction technologies, products and application systems to cost- effectively
repair, renew or replace failing water, sewer and storm infrastructure.
Envirowaste Services Group, Inc.
Envirowaste Services Group, Inc. (Envirowaste) has more than 20 years'experience in service,
support, and consultation of the storm and wastewater infrastructure industry. Envirowate
regularly performs an array of manhole rehabilitation services including repair, recoating, and
when required, replacement. Finally, it has become a recognized leader in storm and sewer
cured-in place pipe lining for a wide range of municipal clients and maintains a full-time
dedicated crew for this specialized work.
CONCLUSION
After reviewing the qualifications of each firm and having considered the Evaluation
Committee's rankings and commentary, I concur with the Evaluation Committee and find that
National Water Main Cleaning Co., Vortex Infrastructure Services, LLC, and Envirowaste
Services Group, Inc. submitted the top proposals.These firms demonstrated the highest
degree of qualifications. I also concur with staffs recommendation that the city negotiate with
the top three firms to finalize the scope and costs of an agreement. Some of the highlights of
the qualifications of the three top ranked firms include:
National Water Main Cleaning Co.
• The firm Is a well-known company that has a long-standing relationship with the City of Miami
Beach and is the City's primary vendor for Stormwater and Sewer System cleaning
maintenance and emergency services.
• The firm is a leader in pipe rehabilitation in the North West and offers products such as
Insituform which were installed in the City during the 90's and have proven durable.
• The firm highlighted its relevant experience working in Broward and Palm Beach County, which
have similar subsoil conditions as that of the City.
• The firm demonstrated its strength in the installation of UV lining technology, which may result
necessary in the City considering the groundwater conditions.
Vortex Infrastructure Services. LLC
• The firm Is a national leader in the industry of manhole/structure rehabilitation.
• The firm's focus is strictly on trenchless construction and rehabilitation of water, sewer and
stormwater systems.
•The firm and its affiliated companies manufacture and install their own product.
• The firm offers a vast variety of products including multiple lining and coating solutions;
allowing for more rehabilitation options. Some of which have been previously tested in the City
and have proven to work efficiently.
EnviroWaste Services Group, Inc
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• The firm has a long-standing working relationship with the City including the previous
implementation of the City's Sewer System Evaluation Survey (SSES) program, critical to the
city for compliance with regulatory agencies.
• The firm is knowledgeable with respect to the City's infrastructure and operations.
• The firm does not utilize subcontractors for the vast majority of their projects.
• The firm has a long record of working not only in the City but also in Miami-Dade and Broward
County,which provides a valuable working experience on subsoil conditions in the South Florida
Region.
For the reasons stated herein, I recommend that the Mayor and City Commission approve the
resolution authorizing the Administration to enter into simultaneous negotiations with National
Water Main Cleaning, Co., as the top ranked proposer; Vortex Infrastructure Services, LLC, as
the second ranked proposer; and Envirowaste Services Group, Inc., as the third ranked
proposer, and further providing that the final agreement with the selected firm shall be subject to
the prior approval of the Mayor and City Commission.
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item. pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
Legislative Tracking
Public Works/Procurement
ATTACHMENTS:
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