SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Task Order for Construction Manager at Risk: 24Q-054-TO-01, Animal Services New Facility Early Package Release - D.E. Scorpio Corporation d.b.a. Scorpio, Gainesville, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $5,296,988)
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INITIATOR: DEPARTMENT:
Susan Olsen, Director Procurement Services
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
At its February 20, 2024 meeting, the Board approved a contract with D.E. Scorpio Corporation, d.b.a. Scorpio, for the Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) services for the new Animal Services facility. In collaboration with Facilities Management, Scorpio developed this proposed early start package, which is being presented today to ensure the project stays on track for timely completion. The scope of work in this proposal includes demolition, new site construction, fencing, irrigation, mechanical equipment, and electrical gear for the Administration building. This work will be completed in preparation for the future construction of the new Animal Services Administration building and up to four kennel buildings.
Attached for review is a draft contract. Pending approval today, it will be sent to Scorpio for signatures, and upon return and approval by legal, will be sent to the County Attorney, Clerk, and Chair for signatures.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; expenditure not to exceed $5,296,988. Up to a ten percent (10%) contingency may be added to the purchase order in accordance with the Procurement Manual. Funding from:
VJ731562-562102 - ASC000001 - $5,296,988 (project cost / Infrastructure Surtax)
VJ731562-562102 - ASC000001 - $529,698 (contingency / Infrastructure Surtax)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve Task Order, allow staff to issue contract, and upon approval by Legal, send to firm for signatures, and authorize the Chair to execute contract with D.E Scorpio Corporation d.b.a. Scorpio under 24Q-054.
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