The Director of Construction Services and one member of the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) have successfully negotiated a contract with Jon F. Swift, Inc. for the Pedestrian Bridge over the Snover Waterway for the Toledo Blade Elementary School project.  This contract was negotiated on June 22, 2011.  The June 22, 2011, agreement includes construction services only.

Option A:  This Contract for Construction allows for the actual construction of the project.  The scope includes furnishing labor and materials for the construction of a Pedestrian Bridge along North Chamberlain Boulevard over the Snover Waterway in North Port, Florida, under a Purchase Order issued by the City of North Port.

The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of this contract is $268,365.00.  This contract is available for review at the Construction Services Department.  The School Board attorney has approved the use of this contract.  Funds for this contract are available in the project budget account.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:  The designer of record has reviewed the cost and recommends the award.  The City has approved the award of this project as specified herein under the existing PO and agrees to pay SBSC for the cost of the work.

CAPITAL:  $268,365.00