Exhibit_1_-_Project_Narrative_DRAFT_12-2-25_(1).pdf

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21-26
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Pinellas County, Florida

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This project narrative document describes the scope of improvements to the Phillies Clearwater Campus, a three-parcel facility in Clearwater, Florida consisting of the Carpenter Complex (player development facility), BayCare Ballpark (stadium), and Phillies Complex (residential property). The Carpenter Complex improvements include construction of a baseball laboratory, campus Wi-Fi installation, replacement of the 3,700-square-foot Maintenance & Groundskeeping Building, field drainage improvements, generator installation, pitching practice area coverage, and renovation and expansion of player development space including locker rooms and facilities for female personnel. The BayCare Ballpark and Phillies Complex improvements encompass comprehensive renovations of player and coaching staff areas to comply with MLB Player Development License standards, replacement of video board and field lighting with LED technology, construction of a two-story Center Field building with rooftop fan seating, conversion of suite walkways to climate-controlled space, expansion of retail and concession areas, renovation and expansion of concourses totaling approximately 14,500 square feet, new restroom facilities, ADA enhancements including elevators at multiple entrances, berm structure restoration, generator installation, and conversion of the Phillies Complex into employee parking. The project includes customary design and project management costs across all components and campus utility upgrades, with the objective of expanding BayCare Ballpark attendance capacity by several hundred seats beyond the current 10,900-seat capacity. Proposals are due by February 20, 2026, with award anticipated in April 2026 and contract commencement also scheduled for April 2026, extending from Spring 2026 through Fall 2028.

The City of Clearwater is procuring Owner's Representative Services through RFP 25-0017-EN to provide program-level advisory and oversight support for the design and construction phases of the improvements project. Qualified vendors must submit hourly rates for twelve labor categories including Program Executive, Program Manager, Financial Advisory Lead, Cost Review Analyst, Financial Analyst, Schedule Review Analyst, Schedule Coordinator, Contracts Administration Advisor, Site Observation Liaison, Turnover & Closeout Coordinator, Billing/Invoicing Support, and Administrative Support, with rates differentiated for local, traveler, and remote personnel, with all pricing remaining firm throughout the contract term. Evaluation criteria include Firm Experience and Team Qualifications (25 points), Relevant Owner's Representative Experience (20 points), Program Support Tools and Analysis (20 points), Project Approach and Methodology (20 points), and Pricing Proposal (15 points). Vendors must demonstrate required insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Professional Liability ($2,000,000 per occurrence), and Workers' Compensation insurance. The RFP does not identify a specific budget range, set-aside designations, or incumbent contractors, and payment terms are NET30 via Electronic Funds Transfer or Automated Clearing House. Questions regarding the procurement must be submitted by February 10, 2026.

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PROJECT NARRATIVE

DRAFT as of 12-2-25

The Phillies Clearwater Campus (“Campus”) is comprised of three parcels:

1. Carpenter Complex (player development complex at 651 N. Old Coachman Road)

2. BayCare Ballpark (stadium at 601 N. Old Coachman Road)

3. Phillies Complex (residential property at 650 N. Old Coachman Road)

The Project will include customary site and soft costs (e.g. design and project management) across all Project components of the Campus and upgrades to Campus utilities. In addition, the current design, primarily through expanded concourse space, relocation of Frenchy’s Tiki Pavilion, and a new Center Field fan rooftop deck, will provide flexibility to expand BayCare Ballpark attendance capacity by several hundred (current attendance capacity is 10,900, consisting of nearly 7,300 fixed seats and the balance through berm and standing room tickets).

Carpenter Complex

A general description of the expected Project key components on the Carpenter Complex parcel includes, but is not limited to, the following items. Components marked with an asterisk (*) have been completed or are currently in process. Notations such as “CC#1” provide reference to the aerial view of the Campus for ease in locating a particular item.

1. CC#1 - Constructing a Baseball lab inside the Montgomery Building*;

2. Installing Campus Wi-Fi*;

3. CC#3 - Replacing the 3,700 square foot Maintenance & Groundskeeping Building

(which services the entire Campus);

4. CC#4 - Improving Ashburn Field drainage;

5. CC#5 - Installing a generator for the Montgomery Building and field technology;

6. CC#6 - Covering the Pitching Pack between Roberts and Schmidt fields (this is a bullpen-type area with space for 7 pitchers to practice pitching);

7. CC#7 - Renovation, construction and expansion of player development operating space, including locker room and wet areas for female personnel.

BayCare Ballpark and Phillies Complex

A general description of the expected Project key components on the BayCare Ballpark and Phillies Complex parcels includes, but is not limited to, the following items. Components marked with an asterisk (*) have been completed or are currently in process. Notations such as “BCB#1” provide reference to the aerial view of the Campus for ease in locating a particular item.

1. BCB#1 - Constructing and renovating, on both the home and visiting sides and for males and females, player, coaching and related staff areas, including locker rooms, wet areas, strength & conditioning, treatment, mental skills, video coaching, dining and batting cages, including mandatory elements to be compliant with MLB’s Player Development License facility standards;

2. BCB#2 - Replacing and relocating the main video board and related control equipment*;

PROJECT NARRATIVE

DRAFT as of 12-2-25

3. Installing Campus Wi-Fi*;

4. BCB#4 - Replacing stadium seating, chairs and benches generally with status quo size and quality;

5. BCB#5 - Replacing metal halide field lighting with LED;

6. BCB#6 - Constructing a 2-story Center Field building, with 1,200 square feet per floor, to house fan restrooms on the concourse level and a rooftop deck that will accommodate 50 fans;

7. BCB#7 - Converting the walkway behind the suites and the 1B club into climate-controlled space including a new restroom at the east end and a 1,600 square foot suite and club kitchen (the current 400 square foot suite and club kitchen space has been insufficient since the ballpark’s inaugural year and will be converted into much-needed suite and club storage);

8. BCB#8 - Expanding the main retail store from 1,900 square feet to 2,700 square feet to improve fan access and experience;

9. BCB#9 - Renovating the left field concourse, including expanding it by 11,000 square feet and relocating the playground and Frenchy’s Tiki Pavilion to allow for better fan access and experience;

10. BCB#10 - Expanding the right field concourse by 3,500 square feet to allow for better fan access and experience;

11. Renovating and expanding general operating space by 4,000 square feet;

12. BCB#12 - Constructing new restrooms for Hooters Diamond Dugout fans;

13. BCB#13 – Enhancing concessions, including refreshing existing stands and expanding capacity for portables through the expanded concourse via BCB#9;

14. BCB#14 - Upgrading the West (primary from Old Coachman Road) fan entrance plaza;

15. BCB#15 - Adding elevators for fans at the West and South entrances to enhance ADA capabilities;

16. BCB#16 - Restoring the berm structure for engineering integrity;

17. BCB#17 - Covering the Half Field Pitching Pack (this is a bullpen-type area for 2-3 pitchers to practice pitching adjacent to the Half Field);

18. BCB#18 - Constructing a 1,200 square foot Game Day Staff Workroom;

19. Installing flood mitigation equipment*;

20. BCB#20 - Installing a site generator;

21. Replacing all way finding signage;

22. Converting Phillies Complex into employee parking (50-60 parking spaces) and

23. BCB#23 - Constructing a 3,300 square foot Maintenance workshop underneath the stadium (previous maintenance area was usurped by the PDL Project)

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