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Construction Agreement and Appendix B with the Florida Department of Transportation for the Gulf Beach Water Booster Station Improvements.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Construction Agreement and Appendix B with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the Gulf Beach Water Booster Station Improvements.
• Design improvements incorporate flood and storm surge mitigation and improved security to lower risk and improve resilience and safety facility.
• Construction commencement anticipated July 2026.
• Construction encroaches into FDOT’s right-of-way, requiring the FDOT Construction Agreement.
• No cost or term expiration date associated with FDOT Construction Agreement.
FDOT Construction Agreement No. 2025-C-799-00006 and Appendix B; County PID No. 002150A; No cost or term expiration date associated with the Agreement.
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Strategic Priorities:
Resilient Infrastructure and Environment
1.4 Improve environmental quality.
1.6 Ensure sustainable water management.
Healthy and Safe Communities
2.1 Improve public health.
Smart Service Delivery
4.4 Pursue continuous improvement.
Summary:
Construction Agreement and Appendix B with the FDOT for the Gulf Beach Water Booster Station improvements. Construction will encroach into FDOT’s right-of-way, requiring the FDOT Construction Agreement. No cost or term expiration date is associated with this Agreement.
Design is complete. Improvements incorporate the flood and storm surge mitigation and improved security to lower risk and improve resilience and safety of the facility.
Construction work will include a new two-story building, replacement of booster pumps, motors, new variable frequency drives, electrical delivery system, chemical feed system and either portable or permanent generator power with automatic and/or manual transfer switch. Construction is anticipated to cost $23,538,900.00. Advertisement of the bid is expected in late October 2026.
Background/Explanation:
The Gulf Beach Water Booster Station was constructed in 1969 and is due for complete rehabilitation as many of its components are nearing the end of their useful life. The recent Water System Master Plan identified improvements to this booster station as a priority to address overall condition, performance, and increase resiliency of the facility to meet operational expectations and current industry standards. The County has recently undergone multiple water quality improvement and booster station upgrade projects starting at the north end of the County and working its way downstream to the south. The Gulf Beach Water Booster Station is the next location within the Pinellas County Capital Improvement Program scheduled for upgrades.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Jeremy Waugh, Director, Utilities
Partners:
FDOT
Attachments:
Construction Agreement and Appendix B
Exhibit A - Scope of Services
Landscape Drawings
Permit Drawings
Location Map