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Approval of $1.89 Million Construction Contract with W&J Construction
Original title: Approve Participation in a Multi-Year Piggy-Back Agreement with W&J Construction Corporation for Construction Manager at Risk Services Utilizing Brevard County’s Continuing Construction Manager (At Risk) Services, Contract # RFQ 6-22-05 Effective July 7, 2022 through 11/21/2025, subject to the City Manager and the City Attorney finalizing and approving the form of the contract; Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Piggyback Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney and any Amendments and Renewals Under the Existing Contract. Approve a Resolution Amending the FY23 Budget, BAF#23-115-A to Fund the Project and Grant the City Manager the Authority to Adjust Account Lines with the Schedule of Values. Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Task Order in a form acceptable to the City Attorney & Purchase Order to W&J Construction Corporation for the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $1,889,004. Approve a Contingency Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to issue Owner Directed Change Orders not to exceed $80,000.
September 12, 2023
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Finance Connection
Notable money activity
$163,507across 20 reported contributions
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Briggs for City Attorney 2020 | Cory J. Briggs | $35,000 | Attorney | Jan 2020 |
| Webb for City Attorney 2021 | Michael Webb | $28,000 | City Attorney | Apr 2025 |
| Webb for City Attorney 2021 | Michael Webb | $25,657 | City Attorney | Apr 2025 |
| Ford for City Attorney 2025 | Joseph Ford | $5,500 | Self-employed | Jul 2024 |
| Ford for City Attorney 2025 | Joseph Ford | $5,500 | Self-employed | Jul 2024 |
| Ford for City Attorney 2025 | Sarah Ford | $5,500 | Attorney | Jul 2024 |
| Ford for City Attorney 2025 | Sarah Ford | $5,500 | Attorney | Jul 2024 |
| Steve Colin 4 City Attorney | Steve Colin | $5,200 | Attorney | Feb 2025 |
| Steve Colin 4 City Attorney | Steve Colin | $5,200 | Attorney | Feb 2025 |
| Webb for City Attorney 2021 | Michael Webb | $5,000 | City Attorney | Jan 2021 |
| Webb for City Attorney 2021 | Katnik Corporation | $4,900 | - | Jan 2021 |
| Webb for City Attorney 2021 | Philip Keenan | $4,900 | Owner/Retired Police Sergeant | Feb 2021 |
| Webb for City Attorney 2021 | Mohammad Pournamdari | $4,900 | Chief Financial Officer | Feb 2021 |
| Webb for City Attorney 2021 | Michelle Katnik | $4,900 | None | Jan 2021 |
| Webb for City Attorney 2021 | Michel & Associates, P.C | $4,900 | - | Jan 2021 |
| Webb for City Attorney 2021 | Linda Wenglikowski | $3,450 | Homemaker | Feb 2021 |
| Webb for City Attorney 2021 | Jane Centofante | $2,500 | Homemaker | Feb 2021 |
| Ford for City Attorney 2025 | California Teamsters PAC Local 911 | $2,500 | - | Mar 2025 |
| Webb for City Attorney 2021 | Phil Toomey | $2,500 | Lawyer | Jan 2021 |
| Harden Sooper for City Attorney 2021 | Deborah Korman | $2,000 | Retired | Dec 2020 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
What this does
This action commits $1,969,004 in city funds toward a construction project and grants the City Manager authority to manage the contract, budget adjustments, and change orders through November 2025.
Who is mentioned in the record
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
W&J Construction Corporation
The company is awarded the contract for construction management services.
City Manager
The City Manager is granted authority to execute contracts, approve task orders, and adjust budget lines.
What changed
Last recorded activity September 12, 2023.
What's next
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
The City Council is authorizing a contract with W&J Construction Corporation for construction management services using an existing Brevard County agreement. The project includes a guaranteed maximum price of $1,889,004 and an additional $80,000 contingency fund for change orders.
Key Facts
- The city is entering a 'piggy-back' agreement with W&J Construction Corporation based on Brevard County contract RFQ 6-22-05.
- The contract term is effective through November 21, 2025.
- The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the project is set at $1,889,004.
- A contingency fund of $80,000 is authorized for owner-directed change orders.
- The City Manager is authorized to execute the agreement, task orders, and purchase orders.
- The City Manager is authorized to adjust account lines within the Schedule of Values.
- The FY23 budget is being amended via BAF#23-115-A to fund the project.
- The City Attorney must review and approve the final form of the contract and all related documents.
Why It Matters
This action commits $1,969,004 in city funds toward a construction project and grants the City Manager authority to manage the contract, budget adjustments, and change orders through November 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 'piggy-back' agreement?
It is a procurement method where the city utilizes an existing contract already competitively bid and awarded by another government agency (in this case, Brevard County) to avoid duplicating the bidding process.
What does 'Construction Manager at Risk' mean?
It is a project delivery method where the construction manager commits to deliver the project within a , assuming the risk for cost overruns.
Can the cost of this project increase?
The base price is capped at $1,889,004, but the City Manager is authorized to issue change orders up to an additional $80,000.
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policy shift90% confidence
Use of External Procurement
The city is utilizing a Brevard County contract to bypass a local bidding process for a $1.89 million project.
Connected Entities
organizationW&J Construction Corporation“The construction management firm selected for the project.”Map →
personCity Manager“Authorized to execute the agreement, approve task orders, and adjust budget line”Map →
locationBrevard County“The entity whose existing contract (RFQ 6-22-05) is being utilized for this 'pig”Map →
Sources
Open source document
webapi.legistar.com
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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