SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a purchase order to Keystone Excavators, Inc. of Oldsmar, FL for renovations of Belmont Park located at 1535 South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, for a guaranteed maximum price of $395,875.98 pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 40-20, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services Continuing Contracts; transfer $150,000.00 from CIP C2002 - Ed Wright Park Renovations to CIP M1915 - Belmont Park Renovations and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On September 17, 2020, Council approved the use of thirteen firms to serve as construction managers for the City under RFQ 40-20 and Keystone Excavators, Inc., was selected as one of the approved firms.
Belmont Park is a neighborhood park (2.69 ac) that has served the recreational needs of the residents in the southwestern portion of Clearwater predominately the Lake Belleview Community for over 50 years.
The park has seen heavy use by the neighborhood as well as persons from outside the Lake Belleview Community and is in need of a complete renovation. Staff has worked closely with the Lake Belleview Neighborhood Association, Planning and Development Department and the City’s Neighborhood Coordinator to develop a plan to renovate the park.
This proposal is for all the sitework needed for the project, which includes the construction of stormwater improvements, basketball court (half court), sidewalks, parking lot improvements, and grading for new multipurpose play field.
The remaining items needed to complete the renovations include an irrigation system, sodding, landscaping, fencing and park amenities. Staff is recommending the transfer of $150,000 from Ed Wright Park Renovations budget (C2002) to this project.
Belmont Park and Ed Wright Park are within 0.4 miles from each other and serve the same neighborhoods. Staff will be meeting with residents soon to determine what improvements they may desire for Ed Wright Park.
This is a 100-day contract which is anticipated to begin this September and be completed by early December 2021. Irrigation, landscaping, sod installation and park amenities will follow.
Keystone Excavators, Inc., provided a guaranteed maximum price of $395,875.98 which includes a 10% contingency.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in capital improvement project M1915, Belmont Park Renovations, $357,000.00 and C2002, Ed Wright Park Improvements, 150,000.00.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
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