ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Teniade Broughton, Chairperson
SUBJECT:
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AWARD OF BID # 22-031 BRUCE BEACH PARK PHASE 1
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) award bid #22-031 for construction of the Bruce Beach Park Phase 1 to Biggs Construction Company, Inc., the lowest and most responsive bidder in the amount of $6,342,411.00 plus a 10% contingency in the amount of $634,241.10 for a total amount of $6,976,652.10. Further, that the CRA authorize the Chairperson to take all actions necessary to execute the contract.
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SUMMARY:
The Bruce Beach Park improvement project carries out a key component of the 2010 Urban Core Redevelopment Plan, as further conceptualized in the Pensacola Waterfront Framework Plan. The Bruce Beach Park is located at 601 West Main Street, adjacent to South Clubbs Street and west of Maritime Park along Pensacola Bay. The Bruce Beach Park improvement project serves to improve public access to the waterfront and to celebrate the site’s rich history as a former lumber planing mill, dry dock and, most notably, an African American recreation center and swimming pool during segregation.
Invitation to Bid #22-031 was advertised on February 14, 2022 for construction of the first phase of the park. Phase One consists of the construction of a large central plaza with allee trees and cultural signage, a shade structure and two public lawn areas with seat walls. There is also a learning garden, including a planted garden and play structures, a pedestrian bridge and seating at an existing palm grove, all connected with concrete pedestrian pathways. Lighting, stormwater improvements, a bus stop and additional striping, site furnishings and naturalized landscaping are also included. Cultural signage reflecting the sites historic and cultural significance will also be a component of this phase. Three (3) responsive bids were received. Biggs Construction Company provided the lowest and best responsive bid.
The engineer’s cost estimate totaled $4,001,000.00 with a 10% contingency of $400,100.00 for a total of $4,401,100.00. The bid amount exceeded the cost estimate by $2,341,411.00 with a 10% contingency of $234,141.10 for a total of $2,575,552.10, leaving a balance of $811,457.01 for future phases.
PRIOR ACTION:
February 10, 20202 - The CRA approved the Bruce Beach Park improvement project for funding through the Urban Core Redevelopment Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2019.
August 10, 2020 - The CRA approved the Fiscal Year 2021 CRA Work Plan which included the Bruce Beach Park improvement project.
August 9, 2021 - The CRA approved the Fiscal Year 2022 CRA Work Plan which included the Bruce Beach Park improvement project.
FUNDING:
Budget: $8,657,000.00 Series 2019 Urban Core Redevelopment Bonds
$8,657,000.00
Actual: $ 6,342,411.00 Construction Contract
634,241.00 Contingency (10%)
662,311.00 Engineering Design
186,330.00 CEI
20,250.00 Geotechnical
811,457.00 Phase 2 (Remaining Funds)
$ 8,657,000.00
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The total budget for this project is $8,657,000.00 which is available within the Series 2019 Urban Core Redevelopment Bonds. To date, $712,573.59 has been encumbered or expended, leaving a balance of $7,944,246.41, which is projected to be sufficient to cover the remaining items for this project. The engineer’s cost estimate totaled $4,001,000.00 with a 10% contingency of $400,100.00 for a total of $4,401,100.00. The bid amount exceeded the cost estimate by $2,341,411.00 with a 10% contingency of $234,141.10 for a total of $2,575,552.10, leaving a balance of $811,457.01 for future phases.
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STAFF CONTACT:
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Sherry Morris, Development Services Director
M. Helen Gibson, AICP, CRA Manager
Victoria D’Angelo, Assistant CRA Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Bid No. 22-031 Bid Tabulation
2) Final Vendor Reference List
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