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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK (CMAR) SERVICES FOR THE TOWN CENTER BOARDWALK PROJECT
REQUEST: Authorization to negotiate a contract with Burkhardt Construction, Inc. to provide construction manager at risk services for the Town Center boardwalk project.
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EXPLANATION: On April 24, 2019, the Village released RFQ# 201909 seeking qualified CMAR firms for the construction of the Town Center boardwalk. The solicitation was advertised in the Palm Beach Post, Demandstar, and the Village's website.
CMAR is a delivery method, which includes a commitment by the Construction Manager (CM) to deliver the project for a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). All project savings accrue through construction, and the Village is entitled to any such savings at project closeout. The CM provides professional services and acts as a consultant to the owner during the design development and construction phases of the project. The CMAR delivery method has several benefits to the Village, including a higher level of cost control and risk limitation. The CM acts as a General Contractor during construction but does not self-perform the work. The CM obtains multiple quotes for the required construction trades and the Village actively participates in the selection of each sub-contractor. The CM's scope includes preconstruction services during the planning and design phases along with construction execution and oversight.
The Town Center boardwalk project includes but is not limited to:
* Retaining wall design review and construction
* Boardwalk improvements/installation
* Boat dockage, pier and gazebo design review and construction
* Utility improvements that support events/gatherings along the boardwalk
* Landscape and irrigation design/installation
* Site lighting and security design/installation
* Hardscapes improvements i.e. shade structures, benches, fountains, etc.
* Consideration of utilities that would su...
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