SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a modification to the scope for the Long Center Renovation Project (21-0026-PR) to include repair of leaks in the Olympic pool and renovations of the pool shell on both the Olympic pool and the therapy pool and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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SUMMARY:
On January 16, 2025, the City Council authorized a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposal from Creative Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $14,504,354.00 for renovations to the Long Center natatorium building. The scope included weld repairs to the building’s corroded structural framing, replacement of the single pane window system with an insulated glass curtain wall rated for wind and large missile impact, installation of a new reflective Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) membrane roof with a 25 KW AC Solar PV array, a new roof top HVAC / dehumidification system, replacement of pool water treatment equipment, and the construction a 1,700 square foot air-conditioned “Sun Deck” addition, bringing the project total to $14,590,729.00.
To reduce costs, and at the request of the Council, the “Sun Deck” component was removed from the project scope. However, funding for the “Sun Deck” remained in the purchase order and project budget.
At the January 16th meeting, staff informed Council that, prior to and unrelated to Project 21-0026-PR, multiple leaks had been identified in the pool shell. Consultants were engaged to assess the pool’s condition and recommended repairs. Hunsicker, a sub-consultant to Wannemacher Jensen Architects (WJA), prepared the required designs and specifications, and Creative Contractors secured a competitive bid for the repair work.
With the removal of the Sun Deck and reductions to the original scope for items no longer needed due to these repairs, staff request authorization to proceed. No additional funding is required for these renovations.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds have already been budgeted in the capital improvement project 315-C2202, Long Center Major Renovation, to fund this contract. This is funded by General Fund and Penny for Pinellas Revenues.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Approval of the purchase order supports several Strategic Plan Objectives, including:
• 1.1: Provide evidence-based measurement tools to continually guide municipal performance and promote accountable governance.
• 1.2: Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and historic features through systematic management efforts.
• 1.5: Embrace a culture of innovation that drives continuous improvement and successfully serves all our customers.
• 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.
• 4.2: Adopt renewable resource usage and waste reduction practices to ensure a vibrant City for current and future generations
