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Council approves $3.19 million GMP amendment for Municipal Services Building; staff cites $2.5 million in savings elsewhere

2364648 · February 21, 2025
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Summary

Council approved Amendment 4 to increase the guaranteed maximum price for the Municipal Services Building renovation to a not-to-exceed $9,016,561. Staff described cost savings, allowances, and relocation logistics; 207 employees were displaced to temporary locations during project work.

The Clearwater City Council approved Amendment 4 to the construction agreement with Ajax Building Company LLC, increasing the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for municipal services building renovations by $3,193,901 and bringing the project total to a not-to-exceed $9,016,561.

Public Works Director Marcus Williamson and project partners described scope refinements, negotiated savings and reallocations of internal budgets to cover IT upgrades and move costs. Williamson said the project team reduced approximately $2.5…

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