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ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS:. On August 21,'1995, Edlund & Dritenbas Project Architect John Binkley recommended in writing that the bid be awarded to C & D Construction, Inc., of Cocoa, F1, based on their base bid of $308,000 minus $4,200 for a final bid price of $303,800. Binkley advised in the letter that he had reviewed the contractor's qualification statement, financial status, current work load, rating of its bonding company, resumes of the company's key personnel who will be associated with the project, and projects completed in the past. If the Board approves the bid award to C & D Construction, Inc., in the amount of $303,800, additional funds will have to be authorized inasmuch as only $100,000 has been allocated for this project until FY 97/98 when an additional $314,000 would become available. Given the fact that $17,613 has been expended for architectural and permitting fees of the original $100,000, it is estimated that the total cost for constructing and furnishing the Northwest Station will be $348,033 of which $414,000 has been allocated for the Northwest Emergency Services Station. Actual and/or anticipated expenses for Station #10 areas follows: Contractor $ 303,800 Architectural & permitting 17,613 Remove & replace tower 3 500 Furnishings/equipment 13 120 Contingency 10,000 Total Estimated Project 348 033 RECOMMMNDATION: Given the fact that the only fire protection available to residents in the northwest part of the County originates in Sebastian with a delayed response and the fact that the Fellsmere Volunteer Ambulance Service has notified the County that it is ceasing -'EMs operations on January 1, 1996, staff recommends the Board award the station renovation/construction bid. to C & D Construction in the amount of $303,800 and approve the $348,033 necessary to complete the project. John Binkley with Edlund & Dritenbas Architects, P.A. advised they have attempted to retain the surrounding mediterranean revival architectural style in keeping with the wishes of the City of Fellsmere. Mr. Binkley presented several renderings for the Board' s examination and advised that the structure could be used as a hurricane shelter once completed. Commissioner Bird questioned title to the land, and Attorney Vitunac advised the property is leased from the Fellsmere Volunteers, with the understanding that the County will inherit the land should the Volunteers go out of business. Commissioner Bird felt that the County should make an attempt to obtain title to the property in view of the substantial investment being made through these renovations and repairs. -Emergency Services Director Doug Wright reminded the Board that any items available from other sources would be utilized prior to purchases being made. SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 20 8!ocK 95 PSE 990