Item 9B
Item 9B:
Award bids for Bob Jones Nature Center Improvements to: 1) SPSD in the amount of $383,611 for site work and alternate #2; and, 2) to Scobilt Contractors in the amount of $477,000 for
building construction, with project contingency funding ($41,389 or 4.8%) for a total amount not to exceed $902,000, effectively amending the SPDC CIP budget in the amount of $350,000.
Previously rejected low bid of $867,000 exceeded available funding ($552,000)
Construction estimate below market rate
Revised bid was:
Further refined
split to separate structure renovation from the site work
Pavilion added to the base bid
4 bids received on May 24th
Lowest base bid is combination
Scobilt
$477,000 for structure
SPSD
$378,270 for site amenities
Alt #2 ($5,341)
Alternate #2
Alternate items not included:
Outdoor fireplace / patio gazebo
Overflow parking
Soft Trails
Revised bid represents savings from originally received bids:
Original Re-Bid
Base $866,978 $855,270*
19 parking spaces $ 9,862 $ 5,341
Learning Pavilion $ 79,000 $ 0*
Totals $955,840 $860,611
Represents reduction of $95,229
* Learning pavilion included as part of base bid
SPDC CIP Funding
Current allocation of $552,000
Budget amendment of $350,000
Base Bid award ($855,270)
Alternate #2 ($5,341)
Project contingency ($41,389 – 4.8%)
Available in SPDC operating fund
No effect on existing project allocations
Nature Center listed as #1 Indoor Priority in approved 2005 Parks Master Plan
Parks Board recommended (7-0) at their May 29, 2007 meeting
SPDC will consider at their June 5th meeting prior to City Council
Recommendation:
Award bid for building construction to Scobilt Contractors for $477,000
Award bid for site work and alternate #2 to SPSD for $383,611
Provide contingency funding of $41,389
Project total not to exceed $902,000
Amend SPDC CIP project budget in the amount of $350,000
Staff is available for questions and seeks City Council direction