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Construction Manager at Risk for Construction of the Technology Building (B)
Staff recommends awarding a contract to PPI/Charles Perry Construction, LLC, for pre-construction and construction management services for the Technology Building.
Explanation
The City Commission approved a contract for Architectural and Engineering Services for the design of a new technology building east of the Administration Building along SE 4th Avenue on June 12, 2006. Staff is engaged with the architect in developing a master plan for the site. Subsequently, schematic designs of the new building will be created. The City Commission approved the construction of the new building in the Utility FY08 budget. The project is to construct a single story, secure building, hardened to withstand hurricane force winds and acts of nature. The building will house a computer room, network operations center; backup systems control center and facilities to house operations personnel in the event of an emergency.
Staff has evaluated the various methods of project delivery for this construction project, and is recommending use of a Construction Manager at Risk with Guaranteed Maximum Price (CM at Risk with GMP). This method centralizes responsibility for the construction under a single contract and requires a bonded guaranteed maximum price for construction prior to the beginning of construction, producing a more cost effective, timely and predictable project.
Services to be provided by the CM at Risk with GMP will be divided into two phases. The first phase of the project is referred to as Pre-construction Services supporting Design Services and will include such activities as cost analysis, construction and cost consulting, constructability review, scheduling, and ultimately the development of a guaranteed maximum price for the construction of the new building. Pre-construction Services will be paid at cost plus a negotiated percentage. Phase Two encompasses Construction Services...
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