File #: 24-2081   
Type: County Manager Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/23/2024 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 11/5/2024 Final action:
Title: Approve 1) construction contract with Strickland Construction, Inc. for construction of a new sally port and demolition of the Lawrence W. Crow Building in Bartow, FL. ($3,785,679.00 one-time expense), and 2) CIP amendment and budget transfer in the amount of $1,572,000.00 from General Capital Improvement Fund Reserves.
Attachments: 1. Lawrence Crow Bldg Budget Amendment Rev, 2. Bid 24-497, Contract Package signed by Contractor & Legal
SUBJECT
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Approve 1) construction contract with Strickland Construction, Inc. for construction of a new sally port and demolition of the Lawrence W. Crow Building in Bartow, FL. ($3,785,679.00 one-time expense), and 2) CIP amendment and budget transfer in the amount of $1,572,000.00 from General Capital Improvement Fund Reserves.
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The Facilities Management Division requested Procurement to solicit bids from qualified contractors who were interested in construction of a new law enforcement sally port and demolition of the existing Lawrence W. Crow (LWC) building complex located at 455 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL.

The LWC building is an aging facility which was originally constructed in the 70's. Currently the facility is less than 5% occupied. There have been two condition assessment studies done of the LWC building by two different architectural firms to determine the long-term viability of the building. In each study the same conclusion was reached, the LWC building has exceeded the end of its useful life. The cost to renovate the facility exceeds the cost to demolish and construct a more modern and energy efficient facility. Additionally, a renovation would not meet the long-term needs of the County or the Courts.

Bid 24-497, Construction of a New Sally Port and Demolition of the Lawrence Crow Building was issued, and 5 contractors submitted a bid. Nujak Companies was deemed non-responsive.

Company
Location
Total
Nujak Companies (Non-Responsive)
Lakeland, FL
$ 3,322,000.00
Strickland Construction, Inc.
Lakeland, FL
$ 3,605,409.00
Trias Construction, Inc.
Lutz, FL
$ 3,969,000.00
SEMCO Construction, Inc.
Bartow, FL
$ 4,165,000.00
Henkelman Construction, Inc.
Lakeland, FL
$ 4,181,048.00

A recommendation of award was issued to Strickland Construction, Inc., and no protests were received. In accordance with Resolution No. 13-066, $180,270.00 was added to the contract for allowance work for a total contract amount of $3,785,679.00. The...

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