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Award of bid to The Diaz/Fritz Group, Inc. for the Palm Harbor Recreation Center addition.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the award of the bid to The Diaz/Fritz Group, Inc. for the Palm Harbor Recreation Center addition.
• Award of contract is for the construction of a 28,000 square foot recreation center in Palm Harbor. The new recreation center will replace the existing building next to the Senior Centre on the 16th Street campus and is ideally situated to serve as an at-risk shelter during hurricane evacuations.
• The Small Business Enterprise commitment for this project is 15%.
• Seven bids received with award recommendation to The Diaz/Fritz Group, Inc as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $14,542,252.00, which includes a $600,000.00 contingency.
• All work to be completed within 425 consecutive calendar days from the issuance of the notice to proceed.
• Funding for this project is budgeted under the Palm Harbor Recreation Center Project 004557A, included in the Capital Improvement Program funded by the Penny for Pinellas.
Bid No. 26-0011-ITB-C; in the amount of $14,542,252.00, with all work to be completed in 425 consecutive calendar days; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.
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Strategic Priorities:
Healthy and Safe Communities
2.2 Enhance community safety
Smart Service Delivery
4.4 Pursue continuous improvement
Summary:
Summary
Construction & Property Management Department is seeking the services of a General Contractor qualified to construct a 28,000 square foot recreation center in Palm Harbor based on plans and specifications provided by the design consultant. The new recreation center will replace the existing building next to the Senior Centre on the 16th Street campus and is ideally situated to serve as an at-risk shelter during hurricane evacuations.
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Background Information:
The Purchasing Division, on behalf of Construction & Property Management, advertised an Invitation to Bid on October 17, 2025, with bid opening on January 5, 2026. Seven bids were received with award recommendation to The Diaz/Fritz Group, Inc as the lowest responsive and responsible bid meeting specifications.
Fiscal Impact:
Award of Construction Bid $13,942,252.00
Unspecified Work (Contingency) $600,000.00
Amount not to exceed: $14,542,252.00
Funding for this project is budgeted under the Palm Harbor Recreation Center Project 004557A, included in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), funded by the Penny for Pinellas. Total available funding is the amount of the project allocation as represented in the FY26-FY31 Capital Improvements Program (CIP). Available funding in excess of the recommended not-to-exceed amount is available for other project costs. In the event that future fiscal year funding is not available for this project, the County maintains the authority to terminate this agreement.
Staff Member Responsible:
Bill Greer, Director, Construction & Property Management
Merry Celeste, Purchasing Division Director, Office of Management & Budget
Chris Rose, Director, Office of Management & Budget
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Agreement
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