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  County Administrator's Report     10. 8.    
BCC Regular Meeting Budget & Finance Consent  
Meeting Date: 09/22/2016  
Issue:    Contract Award for Southwest Escambia County Sports Complex Restroom Facilities
From: Claudia Simmons
Department: Asst County Administrator  
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning Contract Award for Southwest Escambia County Sports Complex Restroom Facilities - Claudia Simmons, Office of Purchasing, Purchasing Manager

That the Board take the following action:

A. Approve the reallocation of funds from the Capital Improvement Program - Parks and Recreation Department, totaling $250,000, from the Parks Development Project to the Southwest Sports Complex to fund the Restroom Facilities and any other expenses that might occur during the construction of these facilities.  (Funding Source:  Fund 352, Local Option Sales Tax III, Cost Center 350229); and

B. Approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Empire Builders Group, Inc., per the terms and conditions of PD 15-16.092, Southwest Escambia County Sports Complex Restroom Facilities, for a lump sum of $169,496.

[Funding:  Fund 352, LOST III, Cost Center 350229, Object Code 56201/56301, Project Number 08PR0102]
BACKGROUND:
The Southwest Sports Complex, located at 2020 Bauer Road, opened for youth sports leagues and activities in the summer of 2012.  After 4 years, the complex continues to play home to multiple local youth sports such as soccer, lacrosse, football, cheerleading, tee-ball, baseball, and softball.  In addition to the multiple sports leagues offered, the complex host multiple tournaments and events throughout the year.  With continued growth and popularity of youth sports at this complex, it is recommended to provide an additional full use restroom that will provide a much safer and conducive location for the existing girls softball fields along with other sports played in this area within the facility.

The legal advertisement for this "Invitation to Bid" was advertised in the Pensacola News Journal on Monday, August 15, 2016. A Non-Mandatory Pre-Solicitation Conference was held on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Four firms were represented at that meeting. Bids were received from three contractors on Thursday, September 8, 2016. Empire Builders Group, Inc. is the low bidder.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Fund 352 LOST III, Cost Center 350229, Object Code 56201/56301,Project Number 08PR0102
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
Attorney Standard Form of Contract Form A: Construction- A/E Designed.
PERSONNEL:
All work associated with this recommendation was done in-house and no additional staff was required.
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
This recommendation is in compliance with the Code of Ordinances of Escambia County, FL 1999, Chapter 46, Finance, Article II Purchases and Contracts.

The Southwest Sports Complex, located at 2020 Bauer Road, opened for youth sports leagues and activities in the summer of 2012.  After 4 years, the complex continues to play home to multiple local youth sports such as soccer, lacrosse, football, cheerleading, tee-ball, baseball, and softball.  In addition to the multiple sports leagues offered, the complex host multiple tournaments and events throughout the year.  With continued growth and popularity of youth sports at this complex, it is recommended to provide an additional full use restroom that will provide a much safer and conducive location for the existing girls softball fields along with other sports played in this area within the facility.

The legal advertisement for this Invitation to Bid was advertised in the Pensacola News Journal on Monday, August 15, 2016. A Non-Mandatory Pre-Solicitation Conference was held on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Four firms were represented at that meeting. Bids were received from three contractors on Thursday, September 8, 2016. Empire Builders Group, Inc. is the low bidder.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
The Office of Purchasing will issue the Attorney's Standard Form of Contract A: Construction- A/E Designed and PO.

Attachments
Agreement
Award Determination Checklist
Bid Tabulation

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