TO: The Honorable Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
THROUGH: Michael C. Zito, Deputy County Administrator
Beth Powell, Parks, Recreation, & Conservation Director
FROM: Wendy Swindell, Parks, Recreation & Conservation Assistant Director
DATE: September 24, 2025
SUBJECT: Kiwanis Hobart Park New Restroom and Sewer Connection Release of Retainage to Close Construction Services, LLC - Bid 2023047
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BACKGROUND
On October 31, 2023 the Board awarded Bid 2023047 for the construction of the new Hobart restroom project to Close Construction Services, LLC in the amount of $635,885.00. In addition to the construction of the new restroom, the project included the installation of a force main and lift station, decommissioning of existing septic system, and demolition of the existing restroom building. The Notice to Proceed for the Hobart restroom construction was issued to the contractor on April 8, 2024.
There were a total of four change orders associated with the Hobart restroom project: (1) Change Order #1 included a flow test in the amount of $1,731.08; (2) Change Order #2 included a change to the restroom footer in the amount of $1,824.13; (3) Change Order #3 included an electrical riser in the amount of $525.92; and (4) Change Order #4 included addition of a required vent and fan in the amount of $1,032.50. In addition, there were two Work Change Directives associated with the construction of the project. Work Change Directive #1 included modification of the flush valve in the amount of $929.83. Work Change Directive #2 included a change to the lock-set in the amount of $340....
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