SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposal from Biltmore Construction Co., Inc. of Belleair, Florida, under the continuing services contract, for the demolition of the former Fire Station 45, in the amount of $272,437.00 pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 51-24, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Continuing Services Contract, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
CRA Board of Trustees approved funding this GMP on May 12, 2025.
The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) acquired the property, located at 610 Franklin Street, in 2019 for the purposes of redevelopment in accordance with the Downtown Clearwater Redevelopment Plan. The vacant Fire Station 45 consists of two unoccupied structures built in 1975, located on the property. The CRA is requesting approval to demolish these structures. The scope of demolition includes asbestos abatement, removal of both buildings, and site grading. This site will be used temporarily as either parking or staging during construction of the Osceola parking garage, set to begin Fall 2025. Existing asphalt parking will remain, and all State-mandated asbestos monitoring and reporting will be provided by the contractor. After the construction downtown is completed the CRA will dispose of the property for redevelopment.
The buildings on the property are vacant and not suitable for alternative uses. This demolition supports the plan by preparing the site for future redevelopment use.
Biltmore Construction Co., Inc. was selected from the approved CMAR Continuing Services Contract list based on past reliability, experience in a variety of disciplines, professionalism, ability to quickly mobilize, prevalent on-site supervisory personnel, and their ability to put together a team of various disciplines to complete this project, as well as their past performance on other complex demolition projects completed for the City of Clearwater. Their ability to deliver quality services, expedite designated timelines, and communicate clearly with the client makes Biltmore a strong candidate for this project.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3887552-R2004 $272,437.00
Funds for this are available in CRA Capital Project, 3887552-R2004, Economic Development (County), utilizing County TIF revenues as approved by the CRA board of Trustees.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
3.2 Preserve community livability through responsible development standards, proactive code compliance, and targeted revitalization.
