SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a proposal by Construction Manager at Risk Certus Builders of Bristol, Florida, in the amount of $223,812.93 for the renovation and construction of Phase II restroom expansion at Barefoot Beach House located on south beach at 332 S. Gulfview Boulevard and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On June 28, 2016, 2016, the 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.
The Construction Manager at Risk Contract with Certus Builders was set to expire on August 4, 2020. Per Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.561(8) and Article 12 (Section III, General Conditions), the City Manager approved an amendment extending the Contract until October 1, 2020. This Proposal further extends the Contract until completion and acceptance of this Project and upon final payment.
On December 3, 2015, Council awarded a contract to Certus Builders of Tampa, Florida in the amount of $124,908.02 for the renovations and construction of Phase I to the restrooms at Barefoot Beach House, 332 S. Gulfview Blvd. Phase I consisted of expanding and improving the women’s public restroom facilities at Barefoot Beach House and increasing the amount of water closets in the women’s room from five to thirteen. This phase was completed in June of 2016.
Phase II in the amount of $223,812.93 is for the renovation of the men’s restrooms, expanding the number of toilet fixtures and providing a separate companion restroom for family use. Delays in construction of Phase II were caused due to FEMA building requirements.
During construction, the current men’s restrooms will be closed with portable facilities being provided and made available to the public.
Construction will be completed prior to Spring Break 2021.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
315-93646, Restroom Expansion-Barefoot Beach House
A third quarter budget amendment will provide a transfer of $40,370 from capital improvement project 315-93672, Clearwater Beach Infrastructure R&I, to capital improvement project 315-93646, Restroom Expansion-Barefoot Beach House, to provide additional funds needed for this contract.