SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a proposal by Construction Manager at Risk, Khors Construction, Inc. of Thonotosassa, Florida in the amount of $564,095.08, including a 5% contingency for renovations of the Morningside Aquatics Center and Morningside Complex located at 2400 Harn Blvd., and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
This contract is the first phase in preparation for the construction of a new recreation center at the Morningside Complex.
The contract includes demolition of the current pool building and moving of all of the pumping and filtration systems for the pool to a new location on site. Also, included is the removal and reconstruction of a new outdoor basketball court as well as site work and demolition of the tennis batters wall.
In connection with and anticipation of the new recreation center cabana type changing rooms are also being constructed under this contract.
Khors Construction, Inc. was selected to do this work under our Construction Manager at Risk contract as they have experience not only in large pool renovations but also in general construction work which is included in this contract.
The renovations to the pool will be completed prior to the beginning of the summer swim season. Some of the existing swim programs and teams utilizing the Long Center will use Morningside Pool as the Long Center will be closed for renovations from June 12 to November 30.
Portable restrooms and office areas will be used at the pool until the new recreation center is completed in May 2018.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in CIP 315-93251 “Morningside Recreation Center Replacement” for this contract.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A