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Award Contract #20250164 for the Duck CT Park Phase 2 Project.
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Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Award Contract #20250164 for the Duck CT Park Phase 2 Project.
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Submitted By: Keith Stewart, CPP, 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: Keith Stewart, CPP, PMD.
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and GRSC, Inc.
3. Purpose: The Duck CT Park Phase 2 project aims to elevate the Duck Court pocket park into a well-designed High Performing Public Spaces park.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New.
5. Duration: 210 calendar days with no option to renew.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: Duck CT Park Phase 2 construction transforms an already beautiful pocket park into a dynamic community asset that enhances quality of life across the city. This project deepens the park's appeal by integrating accessible pathways, inclusive amenities, and carefully designed features that invite every resident to enjoy its benefits. With a bike rack, sidewalks, on street parking, a multi-tier water fountain with ADA accessibility, standard height and dog height, benches, gazebos, and wood rail fencing, the park not only improves safety and accessibility but also enriches the neighborhood's visual charm. The thoughtful enhancements create a space that encourages outdoor engagement and social interaction, fostering wellness and deeper community connections. Moreover, the blend of natural beauty and practical design serves as an inspirational model for future urban green spaces, reinforcing environmental stewardship and promoting civic pride throughout the city. Ultimately, Duck CT Park Phase 2 stands as a testament to the city's dedication to creating vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable public spaces.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): One-time expense in the amount of $236,966.50.
Presentation Information: N/A.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council award Contract 20250164 and enter into a contract with GRSC, Inc for the Duck CT Park Phase 2 Project.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend and approve the recommended bid.
2. Move that the Council reject all bids and provide staff with direction to rebid or cancel the bid.
Background: On January 19, 2021, City Council approved 10 recommendations for the Port St. Lucie High Performance Public Spaces (HPPS) initiative. This included establishing an interdepartmental, interdisciplinary HPPS Team to review pilot projects and ultimately guide the development of Capital Project Charters and Plans. Since that time, the HPPS Team-composed of staff from various City departments-has met regularly to advance these goals. Among the approved initiatives was a directive to initiate the conceptual design of Duck Court Park. The development of neighborhood park sites has remained a priority in the City's Strategic Plan and has also been elevated by residents through the Neighborhood Improvement and Community Engagement (N.I.C.E.) meetings. To support this work, the City entered into a contract with Culpepper & Terpening, Inc. on March 29, 2021, for conceptual design services and gathered public input. Improvements to Duck Court Park "Phase I" were completed in 2022 and included landscaping and irrigation. Phase II design followed and was completed in April 2025. Final construction plans are now complete, and with this agenda item, City Council will consider approving the construction contract to move the project forward.
An E-Bid was issued June 2, 2025, to 425 potential suppliers. There were 22 planholders with 2 proposals being received on July 2, 2025. Of the 2 proposals received, both were deemed responsive.
Issues/Analysis: Staff has reviewed the proposals and finds the proposal from GRSC, Inc., fair and reasonable.
Financial Information: CIP GEN FD/PARKS & RECREATION-PARKS/IMPROVEMENTS O/T BUILDINGS (#301 7210 563000).
Special Consideration: N/A.
Location of Project: Duck Court.
Attachments:
1. Notice of Intent Award.
2. Bid Tabulation.
3. Signed Contract.
4. GRSC, Inc. Bid Submission.
5. Bid Documents.
6. Construction Plans.
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: 25142-08.
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Alyssa Lunin, Senior Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.
V45 8/4/2025