SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal to Keystone Excavators, Inc., of Oldsmar, FL for the repair and renovation of a section of boardwalk at Moccasin Lake Park located at 2750 Park Trail Lane in the amount of $237,935 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
CMAR History:
On September 17, 2020, Council approved the use of 13 firms to serve as Construction Managers at Risk for Continuing Contracts under RFQ 40-20 and Keystone Excavators, Inc. was selected as one of the approved firms. Keystone Excavators, Inc. has performed several successful projects in the past for Parks and Recreation as well as other city departments and the work that is required for this project is consistent with their specialty which includes construction site work.
Site Location and Existing Conditions:
Moccasin Lake Park is a 51-acre nature preserve with trails and boardwalks under a canopy of mature oaks and across ponds and creeks, with an array of wildlife, including gopher turtles, raccoons, and many birds. It is home to several injured birds of prey. The park offers classes, programs, camps, and meeting/reception rentals with both indoor and outdoor meeting space.
A portion of the boardwalk that meanders through the park was undermined and collapsed approximately one year ago due to continued erosion of the stream bed under the boardwalk. This portion of the trail has been closed to the public since then. This work will allow for the trail to be reopened for use by residents and visitors to the park.
Development Proposal:
This proposal is for all work needed for the project, which includes construction of a new free span timber bridge, structural repairs to the adjacent boardwalk as well as civil work elements to include re-shaping/rip-rap of the adjacent affected stream bed. The new bridge replaces an existing portion of the boardwalk that spans the creek.
This is a 180-day contract which will commence upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed.
This item is consistent with the Community Development Code as well as the Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Plan.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in capital improvement project M2002 “Environmental Park Remediation”.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
In funding the repairs of the boardwalk at Moccasin Lake Park we are accomplishing Objective 1.2, maintaining public infrastructure; and 2.3, promoting Clearwater as a premier destination for cultural experiences and tourism. Moccasin Lake Nature Park will continue to be a premiere facility that allows residents and visitors to enjoy a natural green environment, an oasis in the urban environment.
