Construction Manager at Risk, Northeast Water Reclamation Facility Improvements; Project No. 20065-111

The City of St. Petersburg has awarded a contract to Wharton-Smith, Inc. for the Construction Manager at Risk services for the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility Improvements project. The project involves preconstruction and construction services, including electrical distribution system improvements and distribution pump station replacement. The contract has a guaranteed maximum price and includes provisions for insurance, bonds, and dispute resolution. The Construction Manager will be responsible for providing preconstruction phase services, including project scheduling, budgeting, and procurement. The contract also includes provisions for the Construction Manager to identify and mitigate potential risks and to develop a plan for commissioning the facility. Key aspects of the contract include: • The Construction Manager will provide preconstruction phase services, including project scheduling, budgeting, and procurement. • The contract has a guaranteed maximum price, which includes all sales, consumer, use, and similar taxes for the work provided by the Construction Manager. • The Construction Manager will be responsible for identifying and mitigating potential risks, including those related to construction delays, changes in scope, and unforeseen site conditions. • The contract includes provisions for insurance, bonds, and dispute resolution. • The Construction Manager will develop a plan for commissioning the facility, including pre-commissioning plans, start-up and commissioning plans, and system testing. • The contract has a duration of 5 years, with a start date of June 8, 2021, and an end date of September 30, 2026. Some of the key benefits of this contract include: • The guaranteed maximum price provides a level of cost certainty for the City of St. Petersburg. • The Construction Manager's experience in constructing projects similar to the Northeast Water Reclamation Facility Improvements project reduces the risk of delays and cost overruns. • The contract's provisions for insurance, bonds, and dispute resolution provide a level of protection for the City of St. Petersburg in case of unforeseen events or disputes. • The Construction Manager's plan for commissioning the facility ensures that the facility will be properly tested and operational at the end of the project. Some of the key risks associated with this contract include: • Delays in the construction schedule, which could impact the overall cost and duration of the project. • Changes in scope, which could impact the guaranteed maximum price and the overall cost of the project. • Unforeseen site conditions, which could impact the construction schedule and the overall cost of the project. • Disputes between the City of St. Petersburg and the Construction Manager, which could impact the overall cost and duration of the project.