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Commission approves $59.19 million guaranteed maximum price for Pompei Park recreation center
Summary
After community concerns about an existing concession stand and review of value engineering, the commission approved Amendment No. 2 with Core Construction setting a $59,193,363 GMP for the Pompei Park Recreation Center; the vote was 4–1 with Commissioner Cassell voting no.
The Delray Beach City Commission on June 9 approved Amendment No. 2 to RFQ 2024‑031 with Core Construction establishing a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $59,193,363 for the Pompei Park Recreation Center.
Parks Director Sam Mita and staff summarized the procurement and value‑engineering process: initial proposals were higher, and subsequent negotiations, alternate scope choices and bid leveling reduced the cost to the figure brought to the commission. Staff said Core Construction agreed to demolish the existing concession stand at no charge but noted the city will need to fund replacement building costs and that temporary restroom trailers and concession trailers can be used during construction.
Why it matters: The project is a major capital investment for city recreation infrastructure with detailed line‑item costs for hard construction, general conditions and contingencies. Commissioners pressed staff about timing, subcontractor bids and an option letter from a second contractor claiming larger short‑term savings; several commissioners warned that changing contractors late in the process could risk community trust and delay the multi‑year project.
The motion to approve Amendment No. 2 passed on a roll‑call vote: Deputy Vice Mayor Mark — Yes; Commissioner Malikica — Yes; Commissioner Cassell — No; Vice Mayor Burns — Yes; Mayor Carney — Yes. Commissioner Cassell said she was concerned about unclear hard‑cost breakdowns and the potential for unanticipated subcontractor costs if a new contractor began the GMP process from scratch; other commissioners argued the city had reached community‑supported consensus and should proceed.
What’s next: Staff will finalize contract documents and proceed with construction management activities per the GMP, coordinate community outreach about concession‑stand replacement and provide regular project updates to the Commission.
