SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Award a construction contract to Bandes Construction Company, Inc., of Dunedin, FL for renovations and structural repairs for the Aquatic facilities at the North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Center in the amount of $1,979,529.21 pursuant to Invitation to Bid 25-0020-PR and authorize the appropriate officials to execute the same (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The City issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-0020-PR, North Greenwood Aquatic Center Renovation Project, on August 27, 2025. Three firms submitted bids in response by the October 15, 2025, deadline. Of these, two firms, Bandes Construction Company, Inc. and Khors Construction Company, Inc, were prequalified to perform the services, while Electro Mechanic Industries Inc. dba Vermana did not meet the pre-qualification requirements.
Among the two prequalified firms, Bandes Construction Company, Inc., submitted the lowest and most responsible bid. Bandes Construction Company, Inc., has extensive local experience in construction and pool renovations, both public and private.
The scope of work includes resurfacing all three existing water bodies with a Hydrazzo finish:
• Lap Pool (approximately 4,470 sf)
• Water Activity Pool (approximately 2,000 sf)
• Plunge Pool (approximately 300 sf)
Additional work includes:
• Removing and replacing the existing concrete deck;
• Replacing coping for the Lap and Activity Pools;
• Repairing the pool shell crack in the Lap Pool;
• Installing a new water feature in the Water Activity Pool;
• Providing new mechanical room equipment, tile and signage; and
• Modifying the Lap and Activity Pool equipment room.
Select alternates are included in this project, primarily related to installation of a new water feature in the Water Activity Pool and demolition of the retaining wall currently separating the pool decks.
This renovation work is estimated to take 196 consecutive calendar days or to be completed by May 25, 2026, whichever comes first.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in capital project 315-M2205, Recreation R & R, to fund this construction contract. This project is funded with revenues from the 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.
• 1.3: Adopt responsive levels of service for public facilities and amenities, and identify resources required to sustain that level of service.
• 2.3: Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment, cultural experiences, tourism, and national sporting events.
• 3.1: Support neighborhood identity through services and programs that empower community pride and belonging.
