SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Award a construction contract to Restocon Corporation of Tampa, Fl., in the amount of $702,848.40 for the Garden Avenue Garage Restoration project (18-0033-EN) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent).
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SUMMARY:
The Garden Avenue parking garage provides 250 public parking spaces for Clearwater’s downtown district. A condition assessment of the garage indicated that the lifespan of the structure would benefit from several maintenance repairs.
This project consists of concrete repair, removal and replacement of expansion joints, installation of waterproofing membrane, removal and replacement of sealants, restoration of handrail systems, stucco repair, metal wall framing repair, paint and sealing exterior façade/wall, and power washing of the existing parking structure.
Restocon Corporation’s bid was the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with plans and specifications.
Portions of the garage will be closed over the next year while work is done at various locations.
The Parking Systems Division operates and maintains the Garden Avenue garage.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
ENPK180003-CONS-CNSTRC $702,848.40
A first quarter budget amendment will transfer $300,000 from Capital Improvement project ENPK180001, Parking Lot Improvements, to ENPK180003, Parking Facilities.
Funding is available in Capital Improvement project ENPK180003, Parking Facilities, in the amount of $402,848.40 to fund the contract.