SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a purchase order to Bandes Construction, of Dunedin, Florida for certain maintenance and improvements to the picnic shelter and restroom building at Marymont Park located at 1900 Gilbert Street in the total amount of $170,384.75 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On October 03, 2024, Council approved the use of 18 firms to serve as Construction Managers at Risk for Continuing Contracts under RFQ 51-24 and Bandes Construction. was selected as one of the approved firms.
Bandes Construction was selected from the approved CMAR Continuing Contracts list based on past reliability, professionalism, capability of offering design build services, as well as their past performances with many other similar projects in various city parks. Bandes Construction has the ability to complete this project in an expedited manner allowing us to return this park to pre-storm conditions for the adjoining neighborhood.
The existing park has served the local community and its visitors for over 60 years but is now in need of some renovations and upgrades. A community meeting was held at Marymont Park on June 17 with over 40 residents in attendance. The purpose of the meeting was to share future plans, answer questions and get the neighborhood input into the type of repairs and upgrades desired to be completed. Renovations will include a new playground, new sidewalks, parking lot improvements, landscaping, mural, and repairs and improvements to the picnic shelter and restrooms.
The proposal from Bandes Construction includes maintenance and renovation items for the park shelter such as a new roof, structural repairs, and painting. Renovations to the restroom building include installing new toilets, sinks, faucets, paper dispensers, switches and occupancy sensors and vandal-proof electrical fixtures, doors and signage as well as roof repairs, stucco and paint.
Commencing upon issuance of a notice to proceed substantial completion will be done by December 31, 2025.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in capital improvement project M2206, Parks & Beautification R&R, funded by General Fund revenues.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES:
Funding the purchase of the new playground equipment aligns with the following City of Clearwater Strategic Plan Objectives:
- 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.
- 1.5: Embrace a culture of innovation that drives continuous improvement and successfully serves all our customers; and
- 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.
