Completed_Kellogg_Nature_Center_Intake_Form_1_6_2025_AM.doc

This is an Intake Meeting Form for a construction contract issued by the Walton County Board of Commissioners for the Kellogg Park Nature Center project, identified as Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-07. The project involves construction of a 1,631 square foot two-story community building with a porch and spiral staircase to an observation level, along with minor site and parking lot improvements including removal of existing ribbon curbing, concrete sidewalk sections, and grassy parking areas, with replacement of a paved parking area. The project is located on a 10.39-acre parcel at the northwest corner of Nellie Drive and East Nursery Road (Parcel ID: 14-2S-20-33000-006-0020). The project was budgeted and approved by the Board of County Commissioners at the August 27, 2024 meeting (Resolution 24-1170). Required permits are in hand, including MIN24-000024, a Florida Department of Environmental Protection General Permit, and a Northwest Florida Water Management District Environmental Resource Permit. Drawings and specifications were prepared by Kimley Horn. The contract term requires 300 days to substantial completion and 330 days to final completion. Contractors must begin work within 7 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and return the signed contract within 7 days of Notice of Award. Contract hours of work are 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday through Sunday.

The contract will be awarded as a Lump Sum proposal with progress payments made monthly. The estimated contract value is $1,155,952. Liquidated damages are set at $1,926 per day for substantial completion and $963 per day for final completion. The project does not utilize federal funds and therefore the Davis-Bacon Act does not apply. Local vendor preference is available. Bids must remain open for 30 days following submission. The County contact is Jason Cutshaw (850-892-8176, 850-892-8689), the designated project manager and authority for change orders is Brian Kellenberger, and the Purchasing contact is Jason Cutshaw. Contractors must comply with permit costs as required under Florida Statute 218.80. The subject parcel contains a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area Zone AE with an established Base Flood Elevation of 7.0, requiring that no onsite fill be placed below this elevation. A Building Permit and NPDES permit are still required. Projects exceeding $500,000 require newspaper advertisement at least 30 days prior to bid opening.