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A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation to waive the Competitive Bid Process of the Procurement Code and contract with Gavarrete, Inc. for the roof and tower repairs at Coral Gables Country Club, in an estimated amount of $174,933 or not to exceed the available budget, Pursuant to Section 2-691 of the Procurement Code, titled “Special Procurements/Bid Waiver.”
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The Coral Gables Country Club tower and roof are in need of repairs and recertification work to ensure that the building is in compliance with current building codes and regulations. The city attempted on multiple occasions (IFB 2024-039 & IFB 2025-014) starting August of 2024 to solicit contractors for the work. None of those attempts resulted in successfully engaging for the necessary repair work.
It is now become a critical situation to move forward with engaging a willing, able and qualified contractor to perform the work. The Public Works Department directly negotiated with a contractor who has provided related construction services to city and they agreed to handling the project. The pricing received for the work is considered fair and reasonable.
It is in the best interest of the city to engage Gavarrete, Inc. to perform the repair work at the Country Club due to the firm’s extensive knowledge of the facility, as well as its demonstrated responsiveness and responsibility.
Pursuant to Section 2-691 of the Procurement Code, titled “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver,” the Commission is authorizing a bid waiver to engage Gavarrete, Inc. for the proposed repair work at a cost not to exceed $174,933 or in an amount not to exceed the available budget.
Fiscal Impact
Expediting the award process to Gavarrete, Inc. will enable the city to complete the repairs required at the Country Club for Recertification.