SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a proposal from Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) Keystone Excavators Inc., of Oldsmar, Florida, in the amount of $200,638.84 for the construction of Clearwater Beach Roundabout Modifications (18-0031-EN) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On August 4, 2016, City Council approved the use of Construction Manager at Risk Services (CMR) for Continuing Contracts Biltmore Construction Co., Inc. of Belleair, FL; Cathey Construction and Development, LLC of Mexico Beach, FL; Certus Builders, Inc. of Tampa, FL; J. Kokolakis Contracting, Inc. of Tarpons Springs, FL; J.O. Delotto & Sons, Inc. of Tampa, FL; Keystone Excavators, Inc. of Oldsmar, FL; Khors Construction, Inc. of Thonotosassa, FL; and Wharton-Smith, Inc. of Sanford, FL for a period of four years.
These firms were selected in accordance with Florida Statutes 255.103 and 287.055 under Request for Qualifications 24-16 based upon construction experience, financial capability, availability of qualified staff, local knowledge and involvement in the community.
In an effort to enhance traffic and pedestrian safety, modifications will be made to the traffic roundabout on Causeway Boulevard. The scope includes removal of decorative pavers on the interior of the roundabout and replacment with landscaping; installation of decorative fencing to provide connectivity with existing fencing; and removal of decorative paver sidewalks on Mandalay Avenue and Coronado Drive which no longer function as designated pedestrian walkways.
Construction duration is 60 calendar days with an anticipated start in October 2018.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
ENRD180004-CONS-CNSTRC $200,638.84
Funding is available in capital improvement project ENRD180004, Streets and Sidewalks, to fund the construction.