SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a proposal by Construction Manager at Risk J.O. Delotto & Sons, Inc. of Tampa, Florida, in the amount of $522,985 for the renovation of the Moccasin Lake Interpretive Center located at 2750 Park Trail Lane; transfer $235,000 from Recreation Facility impact fees (142-343963) at mid-year to Moccasin Lake Park Renovations (CIP315-93648) to fund improvements at the park 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 a complete remodel of the interior spaces of the interpretive center including air conditioning for the entire building, upgraded space for the birds of prey volunteers, and public restrooms. New static displays and limited live animals will be on display once completed.
Site work, installation of playground, picnic improvements and parking lot improvements will be completed under additional contracts.
During construction the interpretive center will be closed to the public with limited access to the remaining areas of the park depending on construction activities.
This is a 120-day contract therefore the work should be completed prior to August 1, 2018.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Staff is requesting the transfer of $235,000 from “Recreation Facility impact fees” (142-343963) to "Moccasin Lake Park Renovations” (CIP315-93648) at first quarter to fund this contract and other improvements in the park.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A