Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve Amendments #1, #2 & #3 to Contract #20220032 for the Construction of The Port District - Park & Playground Infrastructure Improvement Project with Ferreira Construction Co., Inc.
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Submitted By: Robyn Holder, CPPB, Procurement Management Department (PMD).
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Robyn Holder, CPPB (PMD).
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and Ferreira Construction Co., Inc.
3. Purpose: To construct all necessary infrastructure for the new “WOW” playground and park at Westmoreland.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: Modified.
5. Duration: An additional 100 calendar days for a new end date of August 6, 2023.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: To provide a unique destination for the residents of Port St. Lucie.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): An additional net total amount of $31,376.03 (Amendment #1 - $2,500.00, Amendment #2 - $19,044.60 & Amendment #3 - $9,831.43). The new Contract amount is $9,940,398.97.
Presentation Information: N/A.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve Amendments #1, #2 & #3 to Contract #20220032 for The Port District - Park & Playground Infrastructure & Improvement Project with Ferreira Construction Co., Inc.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve Amendments #1, #2 & #3 with Ferreira Construction Co., Inc.
2. Move that the Council not approve Amendments #1, #2 & #3 to Contract #20220032 and provide staff with direction.
Background: The Westmoreland Middle Tract has long been identified as a unique gathering place along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. Recent efforts to improve the visitor experience include the installation of a boardwalk along the river, in addition to continued improvements to the City’s Botanical Gardens.
The project was bid in February of 2022 and was awarded to Ferreira Construction Co., Inc. on June 13, 2022.
Amendment #1 was processed to add an Easy Launch Accessory to the previously contracted dock. The Gator Dock - Easy Launch System will be installed for a total cost of $2,500.00.
Amendment #2 was processed to add an adjustment to the existing lighting pull boxes that are currently too low with respect to the site conditions. The total amount for this work is $13,457.45. An additional scope was added for the removal of the unforeseen 24” exfiltration system. The total amount for this work is $5,587.15. There were 100 calendar days added to account for additional work and weather days.
Amendment #3 is being processed to furnish and install two (2) drainage risers onto the existing playground drainage structures. The total amount for this work is $9,831.43.
Issues/Analysis: Staff has reviewed the proposed changes described herein and finds them to be fair and reasonable.
Financial Information: Funds are appropriated in the Parks & Recreation CIP Fund / Parks & Recreation / Other Contractual Services (#301-7210-534000-22PR001P).
Special Consideration: N/A.
Location of Project: Westmoreland Blvd.
Attachments:
1. Amendment #3.
2. Amendment #2.
3. 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: 9457.
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Ella M. Gilbert, Senior Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.