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Approve a proposal by Construction Manager at Risk Keystone Evacuators Inc. of Oldsmar, Florida, in the amount of $181,588 for site improvements at Moccasin Lake Park located at 2750 Park Trail Lane and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On August 4, 2016, the Council approved the use of Construction Manager at Risk Services (CMR) for Continuing Contracts Biltmore Construction Co., Inc. of Belleair, FL; Cathey Construction and Development, LLC of Mexico Beach, FL; Certus Builders, Inc. of Tampa, FL; J. Kokolakis Contracting, Inc. of Tarpons Springs, FL; J.O. Delotto & Sons, Inc. of Tampa, FL; Keystone Excavators, Inc. of Oldsmar, FL; Khors Construction, Inc. of Thonotosassa, FL; and Wharton-Smith, Inc. of Sanford, FL for a period of four years.
These firms were selected in accordance with Florida Statutes 255.103 and 287.055 under Request for Qualifications #24-16 based upon construction experience, financial capability, availability of qualified staff, local knowledge and involvement in the community.
On April 16, 2015, the City Council approved a grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for a matching grant in the amount of $200,000 for design and renovations to Moccasin Lake Nature Park.
Project elements of the grant included the renovation of the Interpretive Center, restrooms, picnic facilities, parking, pier, natural playground area and interpretive trail elements.
Several elements of the grant have been completed including the construction of a new pier, improvements to the trail, ordering playground equipment, and design of the interpretive center and restrooms.
This contract consists of site work needed to complete the parking lot improvements, lift station and sanitary sewer line.
Renovations of the interpretive center and new restrooms will be done by others.
During construction of the parking lot and sanitary sewer system the park will be closed to the public.
This is a 120-day contract therefore the work should be completed prior to August 1, 2018.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available for this project in Capital Improvement Project 315-93648 "Moccasin Lake Park Renovations” and “Parking Lot Resurfacing” (315-93286).
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A