City of Coral Gables

File #: 25-8746    Version: 1 Name: Thornton Minorca Garage Temp Offices Bid Waiver
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 3/3/2025 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 3/11/2025 Final action: 3/11/2025
Enactment date: 3/11/2025 Enactment #: 2025-75
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission approving the City Manager's recommendation to request a bid waiver for awarding a contract to Thornton Construction Company, Inc. for the construction of temporary offices for elected officials, in an estimated amount of $500,000 or not to exceed available budget, in accordance with Section 2-691 of the Procurement Code, titled "Special Procurements/Bid Waiver." Lobbyist: N/A
Attachments: 1. R-2025-75-Signed, 2. Commission Agenda - Minorca Garage Temp Offices, 3. Resolution - Minorca Garage Temp Offices

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A Resolution of the City Commission approving the City Manager's recommendation to request a bid waiver for awarding a contract to Thornton Construction Company, Inc. for the construction of temporary offices for elected officials, in an estimated amount of $500,000 or not to exceed available budget, in accordance with Section 2-691 of the Procurement Code, titled "Special Procurements/Bid Waiver."

 

Lobbyist: N/A

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Temporary offices for the Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and Commissioners will be constructed within the available retail space on the first floor of the Minorca Garage. These offices are being relocated from City Hall to facilitate planned structural repairs.

 

The 2,951-square-foot space will accommodate offices for Elected Officials and their supporting staff, along with a conference room and restrooms. Given that Thornton Construction originally built the Minorca Garage, their familiarity with the structure and existing facilities will help expedite the construction process.

 

Pursuant to Section 2-691 of the Procurement Code, titled “Special Procurement/Bid Waiver,” the Commission is authorizing a bid waiver to engage Thornton Construction for the proposed improvements at a cost not to exceed $500,000.

 

A Resolution of the City Commission approving the City Manager's recommendation to request a bid waiver for awarding a contract to Thornton Construction Company, Inc. for the construction of temporary offices for elected officials, in an estimated amount of $500,000 or not to exceed available budget, in accordance with Section 2-691 of the Procurement Code, titled "Special Procurements/Bid Waiver."

Fiscal Impact

This move will allow the city to maintain its daily operations ongoing without major hindrances to relevant stakeholders as City Hall undergoes renovation.