SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal to Khors Construction, Inc. of Pinellas Park, Florida, for upgrades to an aging electrical system, aesthetic improvements and lighting of the pool equipment building at Ross Norton Recreation and Aquatic Complex located at 1426 South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in the amount of $146,860.76 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On October 3, 2024, Council approved the use of eighteen firms to serve as Construction Managers at Risk for Continuing Contracts under RFQ 51-24 and Khors Construction, Inc. was selected as one of the approved firms.
Khors Construction, Inc. was selected from the approved CMAR Continuing Contracts list based on past reliability, professionalism, capability, as well as their past performances on other city projects. Khors Construction, Inc. has been engaged with the engineer of record in the construction design of the project and completed several other projects at this facility in recent years resulting in an intimate working knowledge of this facility.
This proposal involves the removal and demolition of electrical panels, various electrical disconnects, ceilings and lighting. Additionally, the interior walls will have all peeling paint stripped and prepared for painting, as all reside alongside corrosive pool chemicals. Upon completion of the demolition, the proposal provides for an all-new electrical panel, panel rack, Nema3r wireway, conduit, junction boxes, disconnects, surge protection system, meter and power supply connection to a new three phase pedestal. All new equipment will be located outside of the building in weather resistant stainless-steel enclosures separated from the storage of certain corrosive materials thereby extending the lifespan of the new equipment.
Lastly, the interior of this pool equipment room building will receive new acoustical ceiling tile and framing, energy efficient LED lighting, corrosive resistant primer and paint. Also included is the programming of all existing computerized pool equipment components and variable frequency drives.
The contract duration is 90 days, commencing upon issuance of a notice to proceed.
This item aligns with the Community Development Code, as well as the Comprehensive and Strategic Plans.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding for this purchase order is available in capital improvement project M2205, Recreation Centers R&R. This project is funded with General Fund revenue.
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.
• 3.2: Preserve community livability through responsible development standards, proactive code compliance, and targeted revitalization.
