SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal to Certus Builders, Inc., of Bristol, FL for repairs and renovations to Beach Walk, in the amount of $1,333,147.73, which includes a 10% contingency, pursuant to RFQ 40-20, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services for Continuing Contracts, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On September 17, 2020, Council approved the use of 13 firms to serve as construction managers for the City under RFQ 40-20 and Certus Builders, Inc., was selected as one of the approved firms.
The Beach Walk Promenade is a pedestrian corridor directly parallel to the Gulf of Mexico, which spans over 3,000 feet in length of colored concrete walkways, stone sand walls and seat caps, amber-lighted bollards, wayfinding signage, shower towers, water fountains and other park amenities for use by beachgoers of Clearwater Beach. Beach Walk officially opened in July of 2008 and was refurbished in 2016 to include re-staining of the colored concrete and minor infrastructure repairs.
On June 1, 2020, Council held a Work Session discussion pertaining to the existing condition and future upkeep requirements of Beach Walk. Staff provided an overview of the current maintenance activities on Beach Walk, and informed Council that renovations would be necessary in 2022 to preserve the facilities for years to come. During 2021 the Parks and Recreation Department developed a test project site to determine the best methods and products to refurbish Beach Walk. The test site was very successful and was used in order to develop the contract.
This proposal is for all work needed to refurbish the entire Beach Walk promenade on both the east and west side of Gulf Boulevard from Opal Sands Resort, north to Pier 60 Park. Refurbishment will include surface preparation, removal of contaminants (gum), pressure washing, sealing of all concrete walkways and structures, replace joint sealants, repair and replacement of broken seat walls, grinding of concrete trip hazards and repair of cracked or depressed sidewalks. Additionally, several amenities will be repaired or replaced including shower towers, water fountains, wayfinding signage, shade structures, lighthouse towers, I. D. signs etc.
Access to the beach for pedestrians and users of beachwalk will be available throughout the project. Pedestrians will be able to walk the length of beach walk throughout the duration of the project by using a combination of walkways on the east and west sides of beach walk. A maintenance of pedestrians (MOP) like a maintenance of traffic (MOT) plan will be used throughout the project. At times pedestrians will be routed to either the east or west side of beach walk and in some cases a linear path adjacent to the work area from north to south will be provided for traffic flow. Staff and the contractor will work closely with all businesses and hotel owners to provide access to their properties. We will provide weekly and monthly updates on the progress of the project via the city web site as it relates to each phase, work area and MOP. Due to the length, width, and breadth of the project it is difficult to give a definitive MOP for each phase at this time as there are many variables which will need to be addressed as the project progresses. Each of the five phases is broken down into separate work areas which have their own MOP plan (total of eighteen (18) work areas).
This is a 9-month contract which will commence in October 2022 and will be completed in five phases starting on the south end of Beachwalk. The project is expected to be complete by June 2023.
In conjunction with the refurbishment of Beach Walk hardscapes, city staff will use this time to refurbish the landscaping along Beach Walk.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in capital improvement project M2208, Beach Walk/Pier 60 Park R&R.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
N/A