SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a proposal by Construction Manager at Risk Khors Construction Inc., of Pinellas Park Florida, for renovations and structural repairs at BayCare Ballpark in the amount of $1,344,526.45; transfer $600,000.00 of Penny for Pinellas Funds at first quarter from C2001-Athletic Fields and Facility Renovations to M2204-Carpenter and Baycare Repair and Replacement, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On September 17, 2020, Council approved the award of RFQ 40-20, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services for Continuing contracts to thirteen firms with Khors Construction, Inc., being one of the thirteen firms selected.
Khors Construction was selected due to the ability of their professional personnel (project managers), past performance not only at BayCare Ball Park for last year’s structural repairs but other high-profile projects. Kohrs has a lot of experience managing contractors for structural repairs and repairing large and small sports venues. Their ability to deliver a quality product, meeting designated timelines, and doing it professionally sets them apart from the other construction managers considered for this project.
A 20-year capital improvement (reserve) study was completed in Fiscal Year 2014/15 by Wannemacher Jenson Architects Inc. (WJA) and Delta Engineering for Baycare Ballpark (formerly Spectrum/Bright House Field).
As a result of the study, CIP budgets for the maintenance and upkeep of Baycare Ballpark were established. Pennoni Associates, Inc. conducted their annual structural inspection of the stadium and recommend that several structural cracks, spalling concrete, sealant repairs, rusting doors, gates and stair tread be repaired. In addition, after 20 years the acoustical sound system needs to be replaced and upgraded to cover dead spots and remove and replace existing speakers throughout the complex.
This contract will provide for concrete repairs at several locations in the stadium where various structural cracks have appeared in the precast beams, corbels, columns, and slabs. The contractor will rout and seal concrete slab cracks, install epoxy injections in precast beams, corbels, and columns, and replace spalling concrete by forming and pouring with an approved repair material. Damaged doors and gates will be repaired or replaced depending on their condition. A new state of the art sound system will replace the existing system thereby correcting dead spots in the stadium and provide for overall quality improvements for fan experience. The proposed new system will not interfere with any future renovations or additions to the ballpark and are needed regardless of what projects are contemplated for the future.
This repair work is estimated to take 90 consecutive calendar days, to be completed prior to the Phillies 2024 Spring Season.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Transfer $600,000 at first quarter from C2001 “Athletic Fields & Facility Renovations” to M2204 “Carpenter & Baycare Repair and Replacement.
Remainder of funds are available in CIP M2204 “Carpenter and Baycare R & R” to fund this contract.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
In funding the repairs of BayCare Ballpark, we are accomplishing Objective 1.2, maintaining public infrastructure; and 2.3, promoting Clearwater as a premier destination for sporting events. BayCare Ballpark will continue to be a premiere Clearwater facility that allows for baseball games as well as multipurpose community events.
