City of Coral Gables

File #: 25-8759    Version: 1 Name: Venetian Pool Bottom Project Contract Mod-John Bell
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 3/4/2025 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 3/11/2025 Final action: 3/11/2025
Enactment date: 3/11/2025 Enactment #: 2025-76
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the City Manager to request additional spending authority in the estimated amount of $800,000, or not to exceed available budget, for a contract awarded to John Bell Construction, Inc. Contract No. IFB 2024-025 for the Venetian Pool Bottom Replacement and Pump System Improvements, pursuant to Section 2-764 of the Procurement Code entitled “Approval of Change orders and Contract Modifications”. Lobbyist: N/A
Attachments: 1. R-2025-76-Signed, 2. Resol - Venetian Pool Bottom, 3. Resol - Venetian Pool Bottom, 4. Agenda Cover Memo - Venetian Pool Bottom

Title

A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the City Manager to request additional spending authority in the estimated amount of $800,000, or not to exceed available budget, for a contract awarded to John Bell Construction, Inc. Contract No. IFB 2024-025 for the Venetian Pool Bottom Replacement and Pump System Improvements, pursuant to Section 2-764 of the Procurement Code entitled “Approval of Change orders and Contract Modifications”.

Lobbyist: N/A

Body

On August 30, 2024, John Bell Construction, Inc. was awarded the contract for the construction work at the Venetian Pool through competitive solicitation process issued as IFB 2024-025, for Pool Bottom Replacement and Pump System Improvements, in the amount of $4,592,971.15. 

 

The project included the following scope of services: replacing pool concrete bottom and pump systems including electrical gear. During the course of completing the project, it was discovered that additional services related to structural reinforcement, electrical work, mechanical work and equipment, additional soil exploration, and miscellaneous maintenance items would be necessary. The additional spending authority being requested will address the project changes identified and future unforeseen conditions, allowing the timely completion of this project.

 

Under Section 2-764 of the Procurement Code entitled “Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications,” the spending authority shall be modified in the amount of $800,000 to allow for additional funds necessary to address any future needs to complete the project or in an amount not to exceed the available budget.

Fiscal Impact

Increasing the spending authority of the contract will allow the City to implement the required improvements necessary to ensure the Venetian Pool is once again a revenue-generating facility for the City.