Item 9B
Item 9B:
Consider bids for Bob Jones Nature Center Improvements
June 2006, City Council approved the conceptual design for the Bob Jones Nature Center
Base bid items
Structure modifications
Site improvements
Alternate Items
Pavilion*
Patio fireplace
Overflow parking
Additional trails
Architects Estimate ($667,000 including overhead and contingency)
$552,000 in available funding
(* Anticipate including as part of base bid in upcoming process due to need for outdoor learning space)
Project recently bid with two bids received:
SPSD $ 866,978 $ 993,546 with alternates
Fain $1,065,725 $1,162,368 with alternates
Staff working with Schrickel, Rollins and Associates to identify discrepancies between the bid and cost estimates
exploring opportunities to fine tune the documents without foregoing integrity of the project
Consultant and staff met with the low-bid contractor to evaluate bid in more detail
determine difference between cost estimates and actual bid.
Intent:
thorough examination of bid documents and bid pricing
re-bid project to obtain best pricing available (June)
knowledge that market driven pricing may exceed original estimates.
Parks Board recommended rejecting the bids (5-0-2) at their April meeting
SPDC considered at their May 1, 2007 meeting
Staff met with the Bob Jones Nature Center Board (4/18):
Update on status of the project
current steps being taken to further review and analyze bid documents
Preserve the integrity of the project
Staff is available for questions and seeks Council direction