River Ridge approves $1.11 million drainage improvement contract with Clark Construction

The River Ridge Community Development District unanimously approved awarding the drainage improvement work for four stormwater management project phases to The Clark Construction Group, Inc., in a not-to-exceed amount of $1,111,860, including an additional 5% contingency, the board recorded at its April 28 meeting.

District staff and consultant Charlie Krebs reviewed competitive bids and explained that the additional 5% contingency was added on top of a 15% contingency already included in the contractor bids to cover unknown costs such as tree removal, replanting shrubs and modifications to golf-course drainage connections. The minutes show this "increases the Grand Total from $1,058,914.45 to $1,111,860." The motion to approve was made by Mr. Blumenthal and seconded by Mr. Mountford and carried "with all in favor."

The board also discussed cost allocation options, including a line in the bid that allows the Oak Run HOA to connect roof drains at a negotiated cost of $197,201.47 if the HOA chooses to proceed through the contractor, which district staff noted would be a better rate than the HOA doing the work independently. Staff will verify unit counts, such as sprinkler head raises, against contractor invoices as work proceeds.