SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve an increase to Wannemacher Jensen Architects (WJA) Inc., of St. Petersburg, FL for supplemental work order 1 in the amount of $614,965.00 for a new total of $818,916.00 pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 08-23; Approve a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) agreement and preconstruction proposal from Creative Contractors of Clearwater, FL for Long Center Renovations in the amount of $86,375.00 pursuant to RFQ 07-24 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The Long Center was issued a certificate of occupancy in 1990 and was operated by the Long Center Foundation until the city took ownership and the responsibility for its operation in 2003. The Long Center is unique in that it is one of the few indoor climate controlled competitive Olympic sized pool and therapy pool in Florida.
The natatorium’s original heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system was unable to adequately handle the latent and sensible heat load caused by the indoor pool environment and the natatorium’s hollow structural steel (HSS) and non-insulated glass wall building envelope resulting in corrosion of the structural framing members.
August 3,2023, City Council approved Wannemacher Jensen for Design Services “Clearwater Long Center Renovations” pursuant to RFQ 08-23 and approved a work order in the amount of $203,951 for development of two schematic level design options.
The first option maintains a similar amount of glass windows surrounding the structure while the second option modifies the structure reducing the glass area thus decreasing construction and operating costs.
The Parks and Recreation Department recommends City Council approve the less expensive design option and for WJA to move forward with the next step, development of 100% design and construction documents.
Supplemental 1 work order from WJA is to design and develop construction documents increasing the work order value to $818,916.00.
Estimated cost for the entire renovation project is $14.6 million with construction starting about January 2025 and completion within 14 months.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3157572-530100-C2202 $614,965.00
3157572-565100-C2202 $ 86,375.00
Funding is available in Capital Improvement project C2202, Long Center Major Renovation.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and historic features through systematic management efforts. The Long Center’s natatorium is in need of structrual repairs and replacement of the building envelope and airconditioning system to prevent further deterioration of the structure.
Adopt remewable resource usage and waste reduction practices to ensure a vibrant City for current and future generations. Lower the carbon footprint of the facility by incorporating a solar photovoltaic array on top of a new energy efficient natatorium building envelope.
Enhance employee health and productivity througha holistic approach to workplace wellness and benefit resources. Improve the indoor air quality of the natatorium by providing appropriate air conditioning and fresh air quantities.