SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal with Bandes Construction Company, Inc. of Dunedin, FL for professional services in connection with the temporary repairs needed for Pier 60 in the amount of $270,312.00.00 pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 51-24 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 - 27 and again between October 9 - 10 the structure sustained damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, respectively. The City hired Pennoni Associates, Inc. to perform a structural assessment, to identify and document the damage, and provide repair recommendations.
The temporary repairs recommended by Pennoni include damaged joints, pile caps, access decking and timber piles, building siding, temporary power and temporary OSHA safety railing. These repairs are needed in order to make the structure safe for construction of permanent repairs to occur as well as limiting any potential new damage. In addition, when repairs are completed, it will allow staff safe access to the bait house to perform inventory and remove all merchandise that is currently in the building. The total cost for the temporary repairs is $270,312.00.
The work by the contractor includes mobilizing on site with barges, scaffolding, forklift and manpower; clean up and demobilize from the site.
Bandes Construction Company, Inc. was selected to perform these services based on the recommendation of the city EOR, Pennoni Associates, and their immediate availability to do the project. They have performed quality services for other projects managed by Pennoni and were very responsive, and staff is confident that they can handle the complexities of performing the proposed temporary repairs.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
This purchase will be coded to special program code 1817525-546300-D2402, disaster response - Hurricane Helene. Reimbursement will be requested from FEMA, with funding currently planned from reserves of the Special Program Fund and/or General 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.
