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File #: 26-0494   
Type: County Manager Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/24/2026 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 4/7/2026 Final action:
Title: Approve construction contract with Central Concrete Products Inc. for the Wabash Park Basketball Court and Sidewalk project ($481,981.00 one-time expense)
Attachments: 1. Attachment for Bid 26-050
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SUBJECT

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Approve construction contract with Central Concrete Products Inc. for the Wabash Park Basketball Court and Sidewalk project ($481,981.00 one-time expense)

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DESCRIPTION

The Parks and Natural Resources Division requested Procurement to solicit bids from qualified contractors to construct, form, and pour a new regulation basketball court and sidewalk at the Wabash Park located at 1230 Southern Avenue, Lakeland, FL, 33815.

Wabash Park is located west of Lakeland and services the surrounding communities. The site includes the Wabash Resource Center and two acres of outdoor space which currently has a playground for younger children. The addition of a basketball court and new sidewalks will expand the outdoor recreational experiences. New sidewalks will enhance safety and provide a short walking trail for additional exercise opportunities.

Bid 26-050, Wabash Resource Center Basketball Court and Sidewalk was issued, and five contractors submitted bids.

Company                                                                                                                              Location                                          Total

Central Concrete Products, Inc.                                                               Bartow, FL                                          $459,030.00

CM Engineering Services Florida, PLLC                                          Kissimmee, FL                     $570,201.00

NuJak Companies, Inc.                                                                                    Lakeland, FL                                          $524,543.84

PACC Company, LLC                                                                                    Lakeland, FL                                          $540,850.00

SEMCO Construction, Inc.                                                                                    Bartow, FL                                          $605,665.05

A recommendation of award was issued to Central Concrete Products, Inc. and no protests were received. In accordance with Resolution No. 13-066, $22,951.00 was added to the contract for allowance work for a total contract amount of $481,981.00. The contract time for this project is 150 days for final completion. Allowance time for the project is 23 days.

This project is funded through a Community Development Block Grant and included in the Parks and Natural Resources adopted Community Investment Program (CIP #3500066).

 

RECOMMENDATION

Request Board approve construction contract with Central Concrete Products Inc. for the Wabash Park Basketball Court and Sidewalk project in the amount of $481,981.00.

 

FISCAL IMPACT

Funds are budgeted and available in the 5-year Parks and Natural Resources CIP within the Special Revenue Community Development Block Grant Fund.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Brad Howard

Senior Procurement Analyst

863.534.6706

bradhoward@polkfl.gov

 

Derek Harpe

Recreation Superintendent

(863) 534-7377

derekharpe@polkfl.gov