SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a proposal by Construction Manager J.O. Delotto and Sons, Inc. of Tampa, Florida, in the amount of $661,443 for renovations and upgrade of facilities at E.C. Moore Softball Complex Field 8 and 9 located at 2780 Drew Street and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On August 4, 2016, Council approved the use of Construction Manager at Risk Services (CMR) for Continuing Contracts with 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 July 19, 2018, Council approved a new Capital Improvement Project titled “Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex Renovations” (PRAF180001) for the purpose of renovating and upgrading facilities at the E.C. Moore Complex for player and spectator safety.
This Contract will include the installation of a 30-foot-high netting system and below ground dugouts on championship field #8, as well as installation of poles needed for future netting for field #9.
Additional improvements to be completed include renovations to the press box, upgrade and refurbishing of batting tunnels, and installation of camera stands.
Construction will be completed prior to the St. Petersburg Clearwater Elite Invitational Tournament to be held at the E.C. Moore Complex February 14-17, 2019. Some of the teams scheduled to attend include the 2018 NCAA Division I Women’s College Softball Champion Florida State Seminoles and the 2016 and 2017 NCAA Division I Champion Oklahoma Sooners.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available for this project in Capital Improvement Project (PRAF180001) “Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex Renovations”.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A