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Council hears update on Johnson's/Seawell culvert project; approves exploring a construction manager after GMP rises
Summary
Public Works reported a near-term permit submission for the Johnson's/Seawell culvert project and a guaranteed maximum price from the contractor in the order of $14 million (above earlier estimates); council authorized the town manager to research and, if appropriate, issue an RFP for a construction/project manager, and the motion passed 5-0.
Public Works Director Kyle Croce told the Town Council that the Johnson's/Seawell culvert and roadway improvement project has advanced to 90% plans and staff expects to submit permit materials to the St. Johns River Water Management District in mid-December for review and forwarding to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Croce said the owner's representative (Jones Edmunds) completed review of 90% plans and Superior Construction provided a 90% guaranteed maximum price around $14 million, which is roughly $2 million higher than earlier project estimates in staff materials. He described subsurface conditions (organic materials and settlement) and said staff will review line items with Jones Edmunds to clarify cost drivers.
Given the project scale, the town manager asked for authorization to explore hiring a construction manager or project manager to support schedule and budget control, prepare an RFP, and return a recommendation to council for contract approval. Council voted unanimously to authorize the town manager to issue a competitive solicitation for a construction/project manager, subject to council approval of any contract award and funding as required by town policy.
Staff said construction could begin in a best-case window in February or worst-case in April depending on permitting and that the town will secure any necessary grant-extension assurances from the state to protect matching funds.
