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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