TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve Fifteenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.001 for Construction Services Contract Phase II by and Between the City of North Port, Florida, and Wharton-Smith, Inc., for Construction of a Public Works Pole Barn in the Amount of $582,175.00.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve Fifteenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.001 for Construction Services Contract Phase II by and between the City of North Port, Florida, and Wharton-Smith, Inc., for construction of a Public Works pole barn in the amount of $582,175.00.
Additional Commission Options
Option 1: Approve Fifteenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.001 for Construction Services Contract Phase II by and between the City of North Port, Florida, and Wharton-Smith, Inc., for construction of a Public Works pole barn in the amount of $582,175.00.
* Pros: Advances the project on schedule utilizing a qualified vendor selected through a competitive process. This will support the overall Public Works facility improvement plan by addressing ongoing storage and workspace deficiencies, which can improve staff productivity, protect equipment and enhance service efficiency.
* Cons: Increases overall project costs, which may impact budget availability for other critical infrastructure or maintenance needs.
Option 2: Deny Fifteenth Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract No. 2023-17.001 for Construction Services Contract Phase II by and between the City of North Port, Florida, and Wharton-Smith, Inc., for construction of a Public Works pole barn in the amount of $582,175.00.
* Pros: Funds could be used for an alternate Public Works projects.
* Cons: Delaying the pole barn construction may disrupt the broader Public Works facility improvement plan and prolong operational inefficiencies. Inad...
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