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Authorization for the Construction of Electrical Improvements at Depot Park (B)
This item is a request for the City Commission to approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price in the amount of $456,991 for the construction of electrical improvements at Depot Park with Oelrich Construction, Inc.
Explanation
This project includes the addition of bollard lighting from the Depot Park parking lot to the old RTS parking lot. The old RTS parking lot is used by the public during events that extend past dusk. A lit path is necessary to allow pedestrians to safely get back to their vehicles. This project also includes a large electrical capacity upgrade to the park. Existing light poles will be retrofitted with electrical outlets and additional 30 and 50 amp outlets will be strategically located in the Little Lawns, the West Overlook, the East Overlook and the Open Lawn to better accommodate programming and events held at Depot Park.
Oelrich Construction, Inc. is one of the City’s approved construction management firms for small projects (under $2M). Oelrich Construction, Inc. is a local, certified service disabled veteran owned business. Oelrich Construction, Inc. has experience facilitating similar electrical projects. They are very knowledgeable on the history of Depot Park, having facilitated the construction of Depot Park for the City in 2016.
The Wild Spaces & Public Places program recommends authorizing this contract to Oelrich Construction, Inc. in the amount of $456,991. The Depot Park Electrical Upgrade project is funded through the Wild Spaces & Public Places ½ cent sales tax and a Depot Park Improvements CIP fund.
Fiscal Note
Funds in the amount of $456,991 are available for the Depot Park Electrical Upgrade Project; $440,500 from the Wild Spaces & Public Places ½ cent sales tax Depot Park Improvement fund and $16,491 from the Depot Park Improvements CIP fund.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) approve the project task...
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