SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal to Bandes Construction Company, Inc. of Dunedin, FL in the amount of $313,575.00 for permanent repairs to the Pier 60 bait house and temporary repairs to railing west of the bait house pursuant to Construction Manager at Risk Services Continuing Contracts and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On October 03, 2024, Council approved the use of eighteen firms to serve as Construction Managers at Risk (CMAR) for Continuing Contracts under RFQ 51-24 and Bandes Construction Company, Inc. was selected as one of the approved firms.
Pier 60 and the Pier 60 bait shop are approximately 29 years old. Between September 26 and 27 and again between October 9 and 10 the structure sustained damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, respectively. The City hired Pennoni Associates, Inc. to perform a structural assessment, identify and document the damage, and provide repair recommendations.
The permanent repairs recommended by Pennoni include remove and replace turn style gate, interior concrete floor repair, structural repair of wooden roof support columns, new LVP flooring throughout, new epoxy flooring in restrooms, replacement of low voltage wiring, new light fixtures, drywall repair and replacement, full interior paint system, new retail shelving and counter, new fire protection line and fixtures. These repairs are needed to open the bait house for visitors of Clearwater Beach. Pennoni also recommended temporary repairs to the railing west of the bait house to the “T” of the pier so that patrons can use the pier up to that point for sightseeing and fishing.
The work by the contractor includes mobilizing on site with barges, scaffolding, tools, equipment, and manpower to complete the work; clean up and demobilize from the site. The total cost for the recommended repairs is $313,575.00.
On December 19, 2024, Council authorized Bandes to perform temporary repairs to Pier 60 to ensure the structure was safe for the construction of permanent repairs and to prevent any further damage. These efforts also allowed staff to access the bait house to conduct inventory and remove all merchandise stored within the building.
Bandes Construction Company, Inc. was selected to perform these services based on their responsiveness to the previous work to repair the pier up to the bait house and complete temporary repairs to preserve the bait house. They worked diligently to complete all work to allow Pier 60 to open to the bait house prior to Spring Break. Staff is confident they can handle the complexities of performing the proposed permanent and temporary repairs of this project and have the bait house back opened to the public by early August 2025.
Staff will be bringing a separate item to the council seeking direction regarding the permanent repairs needed for the railing and “T” portion of the pier.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
This purchase will be coded to a special program code 1817525-546300-D2402, disaster response - Hurricane Helene, FEMA reimbursement is being pursued. This project will be funded by reserves of the General Fund, Special Program Fund and/or Central Insurance Fund.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Approval of the purchase order supports several Strategic Plan Objectives, including:
• 1.2: Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and historic features through systematic management efforts.
• 2.3: Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment, cultural experiences, tourism, and national sporting events.
• 3.2: Preserve community livability through responsible development standards, proactive code compliance, and targeted revitalization.
