TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve Award of Request for Bid 2025-38 Lazy River Resurfacing Project to Electro Mechanic Industries, LLC in the Amount of $261,484 Plus a Construction Contingency of $26,148 for an Amount Not to Exceed $287,632.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve Award of Request for Bid 2025-38 Lazy River Resurfacing Project to Electro Mechanic Industries, LLC in the amount of $261,484 plus a construction contingency of $26,148 for an amount not to exceed $287,632.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Award of Request for Bid 2025-38 Lazy River Resurfacing Project to Electro Mechanic Industries, LLC in the amount of $261,484 plus a construction contingency of $26,148 for an amount not to exceed $287,632.
* Pros: Resurfacing will extend the life of the Lazy River, maintaining its safety, appearance, and availability for public use; prevents further deterioration and reduces the risk of more expensive structural damage or emergency closures.
* Cons: Despite the contingency, unforeseen site conditions or material costs could lead to change orders and budget adjustments.
Option 2: Deny Award of Request for Bid 2025-38 Lazy River Resurfacing Project to Electro Mechanic Industries, LLC in the amount of $261,484 plus a construction contingency of $26,148 for an amount not to exceed $287,632.
* Pros: Funds earmarked for this project could be reallocated for other City initiatives.
* Cons: Continued surface degradation could lead to safety concerns, forcing closure of facility and reducing public satisfaction; delaying repairs may result in more extensive damage, increasing future costs and potentially requiring full reconstruction.
Background Information
The Parks & Recreation Department prepared a Request for Bid (RFB) for the North Port Aquatic Center Lazy River Resurfacing project, which was advertised on DemandStar on July 14, 2025. This bi...
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