Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve Amendment #2 to Contract #20250180 for the Construction of O.L. Peacock, Sr. Park.
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Submitted By: : A’lexis Curry-Hibbert, Procurement Contracting officer II, Procurement Management Division (PMD).
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal to Enjoy Culture, Nature and Recreation.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: A’lexis Curry-Hibbert, Procurement Contracting officer II, PMD.
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and SoCal Shaker Plates and Construction Site Services LLC dba National General Construction.
3. Purpose: To include the addition of a permanent restroom/office/concession building, a commercial grinder system, utility connections, and associated site improvements at O.L. Peacock Sr. Park
4. New/Renewal/Modified: Modified.
5. Duration: The initial term began on October 30, 2025 through July 30, 2026. Amendment #2 extends the Contract for an additional 4-months, through November 30, 2026.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: To enhance O.L. Peacock, Sr. Park’s functionality, accessibility, and overall visitor experience by adding essential facilities and infrastructure that support safe and convenient public use.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): The original Contract amount was $1,973,971.59. Amendment #1 added an additional $98,698.58 to bring the total cost to $2,072,670.17. Amendment #2 adds an additional $408,169.90, resulting in a new total contract cost of $2,480,840.07.
Presentation Information: N/A.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve Amendment #2 to Contract #20250180 for the Construction of O.L. Peacock, Sr. Park.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve Amendment #2 to Contract #20250180 for the Construction of O.L. Peacock, Sr. Park.
2. Move that the Council not approve Amendment #2 to Contract #20250180 for the Construction of O.L. Peacock, Sr. Park and provide staff with direction.
Background: O.L. Peacock, Sr. Park is a key initiative under the City’s Strategic Plan, Goal 6: Culture, Nature, and Recreation, and is identified as a priority project with funding allocated in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan. The park currently serves as a neighborhood amenity featuring a lake with fishing and kayak access. The original construction contract, awarded on October 29, 2025, included development of a paved walking trail, installation of a new playground, and construction of two shade pavilions. During the design and early construction phase, it was determined that adding a permanent restroom facility would be essential to adequately support park visitors.
To accommodate this need, the project scope must be amended to include construction of a restroom/office/concession building, along with a commercial grinder system, utility connections, and associated site improvements. These improvements include walkway connections from the trail to the restroom building and a perimeter sidewalk around the new facility.
Issues/Analysis: The cumulative funds that will be added to the Contract under Amendment #2 require City Council approval under City Code of Ordinances, Section 35.09(b) and (c). Section 35.09(b) mandates that “for any existing contracts, previously approved by City Council, the City Manager, or his or her designee(s), shall have the discretion, power, and authority to approve increases . . . (1) up to 25% of the original contract price or (2) $199,999.99, whichever is less, for construction contracts. The aggregate total of any increases of a contract must stay within the thresholds of this subsection.” Section 35.09(c) states “any charges in excess of the aforementioned amounts may be made only when authorized by the City Council.” The increased cost under Amendment #1 was within the City Manager’s threshold, but the cumulative increase in Amendment #2 requires City Council approval.
Financial Information: Funds are appropriated in the Parks CIP/Parks & Recreation-Parks/Improvements O/T Buildings/O.L. Peacock Sr. Park (#301-7210-563000-22PR009P).
Special Consideration: N/A.
Location of Project: O.L. Peacock, Sr. Park.
Attachments:
1. Amendment #2 Signed.
2. Amendment #1.
4. Original Contract.
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 26170-04.
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Alyssa Lunin, Senior Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.