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• In the case of the Phase I construction, it would be expeditious to contract with Weller Pools Construction to design/build the swimming pool(s). Since Weller Pools has constructed many municipal pools which were competitively bid, the County could piggy -back the bid of similar projects for Florida governmental agencies. In this manner, the County would utilize an experienced contractor at a competitive price. To assist design and provide construction of the pool building and park infrastructure, staff recommends hiring a Construction Manager At Risk to provide design advice and act as General Contractor. A guaranteed maximum price would be approved to stay within budget. The two -three months associated with bidding and contract award would be eliminated. A more detailed description of the Construction Manager duties is attached. RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING Staff recommends the following: 1. Approve the Master Plan for North County Park 2. Approve Revenue Option 3 ($4,375,000) and Phase I Construction Alternative No. 2 (budget is $4,375,000) to construct both pools and necessary site infrastructure. 3. Conceptually approve the Design/Build vehicle with Weller Pools to design and_constructbotlr- pools by piggy -backing another governmental agency's contact. " A specific contract will be presented to the Board at a later date. Also, conceptually approve retaining the services of a Construction Manager at Risk to supervise and construct the pool building and Phase I site infrastructure. Brad Smith, President of Brad Smith Associates, commented that this has been a fun process with a lot of great input from folks. He gave a brief PowerPoint presentation of the project. (COPY OF PRESENTATION IS ON FILE WITH THE BACKUP FOR TODAY'S MEETING.) Bill West, Weller Pools, commented that if the pool is downsized, major swimming meets would be eliminated. Buildings are much easier to expand than pools. Commissioner Ginn noted that she had been a competitive swimmer and had used a 25 -meter pool. She did not believe a 50 -meter pool was needed. Chairman Adams reminded the Board that the pool would also provide a place to exercise and swim laps. She believed that we are obligated to provide an opportunity to allow the 2 high schools to become competitive on a state-wide basis. She felt the 50 -meter pool is very necessary, especially in light of the fact that Tampa may be chosen as an Olympic site in which case they would be looking for training sites for months at a time. She also felt the "lazy river" would pay for itself within a couple of years. JULY 11, 2000 -145- 8K 114 PG 161