SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) proposal from Biltmore Construction of Belleair, FL, for the Wayfinding Signs Program Phase 1 (19-0016-EN) at the guaranteed maximum price of $995,826.00 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The preparation and installation of a wayfinding program was identified as a strategy in the U.S. 19 Corridor Redevelopment Plan. In August 2015, the Planning and Development Department issued a Request for Qualifications for environmental graphic and design services to develop a wayfinding and signage master plan for the Corridor. On January 29, 2016, MERJE, a nationally recognized firm with extensive community wayfinding experience, was awarded a contract to develop such plan. Key objectives of the plan were to:
• strengthen the City’s brand identity
• identify key destinations
• help drivers better navigate and direct pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users in the area.
On December 16, 2016, the contract with MERJE was extended to include design of a city-wide wayfinding program.
On September 17, 2020, Council approved the use of Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services for Continuing Contracts with Biltmore Construction Co.; Certus Builders; J. Kokolakis Contracting; J.O. DeLotto & Sons; Keystone Excavators; Khors Construction; Ajax Building Company; Allstate Construction; Bandes Construction Company; Creative Contractors; Johnson-Laux Construction; The A.D. Morgan Corporation; and Walbridge Aldinger for a period of four years.
These firms were selected in accordance with Florida Statutes 255.103 and 287.055 under RFQ #40-20 based upon construction experience, financial capability, availability of qualified staff, local knowledge, and involvement in the community.
With completion of the program design, Biltmore Construction of Belleair, FL was engaged under the existing Construction Manager at Risk agreement for preconstruction, bidding, and construction services for the implementation of Phase One of the wayfinding program.
Biltmore will coordinate and procure the required State and County permits, fabrication of the signs, and installation of Phase One of the wayfinding program.
Construction is anticipated to be completed within 168 days of the issuance of Notice to Proceed.
Traffic Operations will maintain the signage.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3157549-530300-92842 $995,826
A mid-year budget amendment will transfer $100,000 of Gas Fund revenues from project 96384, Gas System Pinellas Building, and $500,000 in County TIF revenues from project R2006, Infrastructure-County, to project 92842, US19 Wayfinding, to fund this proposal.