PROPOSAL CARPENTER COMPLEX - CARLTON FIELD PLAYING FIELD IMPROVEMENTS (2)im� BANDES
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Proposal Carpenter Complex — Carlton Field PlavinR Field Improvements
Friday, September 4, 2026
Revision #0
TO: Craig Wilson, Parks Senior Division Manager
City of Clearwater — Parks & Recreation
100 S Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
RE: CARPENTER COMPLEX — CARLTON FIELD PLAYING FIELD IMPROVEMENTS
CITY OF CLEARWATER PARKS RECREATION DEPARTMENT PROJECT NUMBER XX
As requested, enclosed is the proposal for improvements to the Carlton Field Playing Field at the Carpenter
Complex located at 651 Old Coachman Road, Clearwater, FL 33765, submitted in accordance with
Construction Documents from PBK Architects, Inc., dated 08-26-2026, Specifications from PBK Architects,
Inc., dated 08-13-2026, and two (2) site visits with City staff dated 08-19-2026 and 08-21-2026 for a
Guaranteed Maximum Price of $1,694,465.40.
Scope of Work:
The following construction services will be provided under this contract:
• Provide six (6) weeks of on-site supervision while work is being performed.
• Provide temporary staging area for construction vehicle and equipment parking directly adjacent to west
of field. Includes approximately 310 LF of 6' high temporary construction fence.
• Provide a fully completed MLB practice baseball field in accordance with the contract documents and
written specifications.
• Provide supervision, shop drawings submissions, project scheduling monitoring, and skilled labor.
• Provide temporary on-site construction facilities including 6' fenced -in parking area, temporary toilets,
and dumpsters.
• Provide locates to identify existing underground utilities.
• Provide all land surveying.
• Provide all 3rd -party independent laboratory soil testing.
• Complete all site demolition within the perimeter of the existing perimeter fencing limits.
• Complete all clearing and grubbing of existing turfgrass, native subsurface soils, clay, warning track
materials, infield skinned area, home plate, and pitching mound off-site in a legal manner.
• Provide all fill material, and complete all rough and fine grading.
• Remove any excess or unsuitable material.
• Complete all compacted subgrade and subgrade density testing, subgrade topographic survey on a
25'x25' grid signed and sealed by a State of Florida professional land surveyor.
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• Installation of filter fabric over the entire well-compacted subgrade area.
• Install a fully automatic irrigation system by Hunter Industries, including mainlines, providing mainline
pressure testing lateral piping, heads, field adjusted head nozzles to provide head-to-head coverage,
manual gate valves, remote control valves, quick couplers, ball valves, and all other items per plans and
specifications.
• Provide all rootzone testing prior to placement over the installed subgrade filter fabric, all fine grading
of installed rootzone, rootzone topographic survey on a 25'x25' grid signed and sealed by a State of
Florida professional land surveyor.
• Rootzone material shall consist of 100% washed processed sand (U.S.G.A) 8" in depth; the Alternative
Bid Item for 8" in depth in lieu of 10" of material shall be provided.
• Procure, secure, transportation, initial installation, filling exposed sod roll joints with approved rootzone
material, 60-day grow-in program, applications of herbicides, fertilizer, pesticide, and final topographic
survey on a 25'x25' grid signed and sealed by a State of Florida professional land surveyor for new
turfgrass. Natural turfgrass to be either Tiftuff or Tifway 419 Bermuda.
• Provide an Allowance for providing a thicker 1" sod on plastic option in lieu of specifications; the
procurement /securing specified sod from specialty sod farm by September 15th is required in order to
meet project schedule. If original sod is able to be procured after this date, this money shall be credited
back to the City.
• Provide full maintenance and management of field for 60-day grow in period in accordance with plans
and specifications.
• Submit a letter to the City of Clearwater stating that the sod farm supplier can provide and deliver the
necessary quantities, healthy turf absent of disease, weeds, and nematodes for final selected sod species
provided for the entire project within schedule.
• Provide all Baseball Field Equipment per plans and specifications: pitching rubber, bases, base anchors,
and base plugs, and home plate.
• Provide all Baseball Field Materials per plans and specifications: warning track, infield skinned area at
correct ratios, infield skinned area conditioner product, pitching mound clay product, picking mount
packing clay product, home plate clay product and home plate catcher + batter's box area packing play
product.
• Remove existing and provide new foul poles, inclusive of concrete foundations. No materials testing or
inspections required for foundations.
• Provide electrical feed for new irrigation controller. Electrical is to be fed from existing building located
at 655 Old Coachman Rd., Clearwater, FL 33765. Circuit is to be routed from existing electrical panel at
north end of the building, overhead to south of building, then ran surface-mounted on the south-side of
the building to the proposed irrigation controller location approximately 3-5 LF from the southern edge
of the building. Conduit is to be Schedule 40 PVC and is to remain un-painted.
• Provide improvements to the left field spectator area: remove existing topsoil and subsoils from within
the spectator area to meet required subgrade elevations. Haul spoils off to an offsite location. Install
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geotextile fabric over subgrade, install existing warning track mix from field into this area, and perform
a fine grade of the warning track mix.
• Furnish and install a 12"x12" concrete curb with an 8'-0" heigh black vinyl -coated chain link fence
between the field and the spectator area to the southwest of the field.
• Submit all Certified Sports Field Builders certifications, state licenses, and work experience on a
minimum of ten. (10) similar Professional MLB, MiLB, or NCAA natural turf baseball field projects
completed within the last ten (10) years that are similar or larger in size and scope per specifications.
• Submit five (5) similar projects for the proposed Irrigation contractor per plans and specifications.
• Provide all warranties per plans and specifications.
• Provide all Parks & Recreation Closeout Documents and As-Builts.
Exclusions:
The following services are excluded from this proposal:
• Permanent Fencing and windscreen, unless damaged by CMAR as a result of this construction.
• Windscreen
Cost Detail:
Division 1,- General Requirements
General Conditions - 6 Weeks
Bandes Construction
25,000.77
Private Locates
Tierra
2,500.00
Materials Testing
w/SCG Fields
0.00
Temporary Fencing
Bandes Construction
3,565.00
Survey
w/SCG Fields
0.00
Division 26 - Electrical
Electrical - Irrigation Controller
Circuit
FLA Electric
3,098.00
,. Division 32 - Exterior :
Improvements
Playing Field
SCG Fields
1,235,000.00
Rootzone Reduction from 10" to 8"
SCG Fields
-74,050.00
Fence & Curb between Spectator
Areas
SCG Fields
40,700.00
Sod on Plastic
SCG Fields / Allowance
158,400.00
Field Equipment
w/SCG Fields
0.00
Irrigation
w/SCG Fields
0.00
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Subtotal
1,394,213.77
Builder's Risk Insurance
0.086%
1,199.02
General Liability Insurance
0.40%
5,576.86
Bond
0.91%
12,633.0.0
CMAR Fee
15%
209,132.07
Permit Fees
Allowance
2,000.00
Contingency
5%
69,710.69
Total
1,694,465.40
Schedule Detail
• Notice to Proceed / Mobilization by October 5th.
• 6 -week construction from October 5th to November 13th
• 60 -day grow -in and maintenance period from November 14th
• Project is to be Substantially Completed no later than January 15th
Existing Contract
This proposal is submitted in conjunction with the existing Construction Manager at Risk Services Continuing
Contract entered into with the City of Clearwater on 10/01/2024, based on RFQ #51-24.
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If GMP Exceeds $150,000
Per Section III, Article 5.1 of the Contract Specifications, the contractor shall provide to the public entity a
certified copy of the recorded bond. Once the City receives a certified 'copy of the recorded bond,. a Notice to
Proceed may be issued. Include the attached bond formas well as the Power of Attorney. (If GMP is less than.
$150,000 a bond is not required.)
BANDES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
By:
Zachary Bandes
Vice President
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Countersigned:
09/04/2025
Date
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
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Bruce Recto tenni r Poirrier
Mayor City Manager
Approved as to form:
Melissa Isabel
Assistant City Attorney
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Itemized List of General Conditions
Description
Qty.
Unit
Rate
Cost
Project Manager 25%
6
Wk
721.15
4,326.92
Superintendent 100%
6
Wk
2,403.85
14,423.08
Superintendent Burden
6
Wk
600.96
3,605.77
Auto / Truck Expense
2
Mo
400.00
800.00
Gas & Oil
6
Wk
85.00
510.00
Cell Phone
2
Mo
175.00
350.00
Temporary Toilets
2
Mo
250.00
500.00
Drinking Water
6
Wk
10.00
60.00
Misc. Costs
6
Wk
50.00
300.00
Recording Fees
1
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125.00
125.00
Total
25,000.77
Cost / Mo.
16, 667.18
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Bandes Construction
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Dunedin, FL 34698-5039
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Project: Carpenter Complex - Carlton Baseball Field Renovations - Clearwater, FL
Mr. Bandes:
SCG Fields, LLC (SCG) is pleased to provide you with our scope of work proposal for the renovation of the
existing athletic field at Carlton Field in Clearwater, FL. Our bid is based on plans and specs created by PBK
dated 8/26/26. The following is a detailed synopsis of what we have included in this pricing for your review:
NOTE: This proposal is based on receiving a Letter of Intent and Notice to Proceed including authorization to
spend up to $75,000 on necessary procurement by 9/15/26 in order to meet project schedule. Please reference
enclosed preliminary project schedule for reference.
If Letter of Intent and Notice to Proceed cannot be issued on or by 9/15, the schedule impact is day -for -day and
Alternate 3 becomes critical to project success.
Carpenter Complex - Carlton Baseball Field Renovations (Approx. 138.710 SF)
• Mobilization.
• Remove existing bases, home plate and pitcher's plate at existing baseball infield.
• Demo and legally dispose of existing irrigation system.
• Remove existing topsoil and subsoils from within current playing field limits to meet required subgrade
elevations for construction of new field. Spoils to be hauled to an offsite location. (Note: Current pricing is
based on the assumption that organic topsoil depths do not exceed an average of 4". Should subsequent
survey or soil borings reveal different conditions than these assumptions the pricing may need to be adjusted
based on actual conditions encountered.)
• Proof -roll subgrade. NOTE: If unstable or unsuitable subgrade soils are uncovered during proof roll process,
removal and replacement of these soils or other recommended subgrade remediation will be performed at an
agreed upon increase in cost.
• Fine grade playing field subgrade with laser -controlled equipment to specified tolerances.
• Complete automatic irrigation system as specified.
➢ Includes...
• Hunter ACC2 convention wire control system
• Gray Polyconcrete control valve boxes
• Standy heavy duty boxes for gate valves and quick couplers.
> Note: Excludes meters, taps, backflow preventors.
• Furnish and install geotextile liner over subgrade in the infield clay and warning track areas.
• Furnish and install 6" Duraedge Pro infield mix for baseball infield area.
• Furnish and install 1/2" Duraedge Proslide infield conditioner on top of the infield clay.
• Furnish and install 4" of Turface Saf Trac Elite in the warning track areas.
• Left Field Spectator Area Renovations
> Remove existing topsoil and subsoils from within spectator area to meet required subgrade
elevations. Spoils to be hauled to an offsite location.
> Install geotextile fabric over subgrade.
> Install existing warning track mix from field into this area.
> Fine grade warning track mix.
• Construct baseball mound and batter's circle with infield mix and Duraedge Blackstick.
• Furnish and install one (1) set of Jack Corbett Hollywood Bases, one (1) Bulldog Two -Sided Home Plate,
and one (1) Bulldog 40Ibs Four Sides Pitching Rubber with ground anchors.
• Furnish and install two (2) 20' foul poles. Note: Owner to remove Hawkeye system from existing poles and
reinstall on new foul poles.
• 10" thick 100% USGA sand rootzone growing medium.
• Furnish and install 1/2" standard cut certified Tif Tuff Bermuda Sod for playing field areas.
➢ 60 day grass grow -in maintenance.
• Apply infield conditioners.
• Includes all required testing and survey required by project documents.
• Include SCG's 1 -Year Workmanship Guarantee — SCG Fields, LLC guarantees the natural grass system for 1
year from the date of substantial completion:
> Irrigation system
> USGA Sand Rootzone
➢ Sod
• Provide perimeter restoration as necessary.
TOTAL COST- CARPENTER COMPLEX — CARLTON BASEBALL FIELD RENOVATION
$ 1.235.000.00
One Million Two Hundred Thirty -Five Thousand Hundred and 00/100 Dollars
ALTERNATES
Alternate 1: Rootzone Reduction
• Reduce from a 10" 100% USGA Sand Rootzone, down to 8".
DEDUCT: $74,050.00
Alternate 2: Fence and Curb Between Field and Spectator Area
• Allowance to furnish and install a 12x12" concrete curb with 8' high black vinyl coated chain link fence.
`iiC1* FROM NOME PLATE 10 LER FIELD FENCEk
REMOVE SOD & FINE GRADE
MIS AREA PRIOR f0
PLACEMENT OF RECOVERED
WARNING TRACK MATERIAL
ADD:
$40.700.00
Alternate 3: 1" Sod on Plastic
• Barring award/notice to proceed by 9/15, a thicker sod option is required to meet the project schedule.
ADD: $158,400.00
Exclusions -
The following is excluded from current contract scope -
1. Removal and/or replacement of unstable or unsuitable subgrade material.
2. Rock excavation.
3. Owner to remove and reinstall Hawkeye system on foul poles.
4. Import of additional fill materials to meet subgrade elevations. All subsoil material on-site is assumed
to be suitable subgrade material.
5. Tree pruning, root pruning, mitigation and/or any associated permitting.
6. Site electrical work.
7. Site drainage, irrigation or utility work outside of the athletic fields.
8. Any site accessories, site amenities, or field equipment that are not specifically referenced herein.
9. Custom synthetic turf colors.
10. Repair or replacement of any existing drives damaged by truck access.
11. Temporary security fencing.
12. Permits or permit fees.
13. Performance or Payment Bonds.
14. Prevailing or Union wages.
Should you have any questions or require additional information please contact us at your earliest
convenience.
Very truly yours,
SCG Fields, LLC
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Chris McGill
President — Southeast Region
TIERRA
September 1, 2025
Bandes Construction
1368 Spalding Road, Suite C
Dunedin, FL 34698
Attn: Jim Dalka
RE: Geotechnical Engineering Services Proposal
Ground Penetrating Radar
Carpenter Complex
Clearwater, Florida
Tierra Proposal No.: 65-26-606
Mr. Dalka:
Tierra, Inc. (Tierra) appreciates the opportunity to submit this proposal to provide geotechnical
services for the project identified above.
Project Information
This proposal has been requested to provide Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) services in the
northwest play field at the Carpenter Complex located at 651 Old Coachman Road in Clearwater,
Florida. Based on correspondence, we understand the results of the GPR will be utilized for
evaluating the site for a proposed drainage system.
Geotechnical Scope of Services
The scope of services herein consists of providing geotechnical services in order to evaluate the
reported subsidence and provide recommendations for remediation. In order to meet the
preceding objectives, we propose to provide the following services:
1. Perform a geotechnical evaluation including a site reconnaissance and a Ground
Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey.
2. Prepare a report that presents the results of the geotechnical evaluation. The results of
the GPR will be drafted on an aerial background of the site.
Service Fee
The lump sum fee for performance of the geotechnical services described above is $2,500. We
will immediately notify you should conditions impacting our scope, schedule, or cost of services
occur. We will notify you immediately should conditions impacting our scope, schedule, or cost of
services occur.
By signing below, you hereby authorize Tierra, Inc. ("TIERRA") to proceed with services outlined
in this proposal or requested by you and agree that all services and anything arising out of or in
any way related to this proposal will be governed by TIERRA's General Conditions which are
7351 Temple Terrace Highway • Tampa, FL 33637
Phone (813) 989-1354
Geotechnical Engineering Services Proposal
Ground Penetrating Radar
Carpenter Complex
Clearwater, Florida
Tierra Proposal No.: 65-26-606
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attached hereto and are incorporated herein by reference. This authorization to proceed
constitutes an agreement between you and TIERRA and is made in consideration of the mutual
promises and covenants contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged.
We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you. Should you have any questions in regard
to this proposal, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Respectfully Submitted,
TIERRA, INC.
Kevin Scott, P.E.
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Attachment: Tierra General Conditions
AUTHORIZED BY'
INVOICE TO:
Name:
Company:
Title:
Name:
Signature:
Address:
Date:
Phone:
1964 Carroll Street
Clearwater, Florida 33765
Ph: 727-446-2100 Fax: 727-446-2199
State License- EC13001468
Electrical Proposal
To: Bandes Construction Co.
Attn: Zack / Tony
Re: Carpenter Field Irrigation Timer Power
Quote: 1
Date: 09/01/2026
We hereby propose to install the Electrical Systems as outlined below in the scope of work for the project known as Carpenter
Field Irrigation Timer Power located in Clearwater, FL. Our scope of work is outlined below:
Documents used to prepare this proposal: Site Visit with Tony 09/01/26
This Proposal is based upon the following:
1. Electrical Switchgear to include the following:
a. 1- Add 1 Pole 20 -amp Cutler Hammer Plug in Breaker
b. 2- Install 2 ea. Panel Blanks
c. 1- Revise Panel Schedules
2. Branch Circuits to include the following:
a. 1- Irrigation Timer Power Circuit (20 amp, 120v, #10 Wire, '/2" EMT to Building Exterior and Transition to PVC Underground to Existing Concrete Pole)
3. Electrical Devices to include the following:
a. 1- Exterior Rated GFI Receptacle with HD "In -use" Cover
4. Electrical Demolition to include the following: (See Clarification #13n)
a. Lot- Safe -off Electrical Service of existing Building for Demo by Others
5. Clarifications:
a. Statement of Tariffs: Please be advised that the prices quoted herein are subject to change based on any applicable Tariffs imposed by our Suppliers, and or
Manufacturers Partners. Al F.L.A. Electric & Design, Inc. we strive to provide our customers with the most accurate pricing, but fluctuations in Tariffs may
affect the Final Price. We will communicate any changes promptly and appreciate your understanding as we navigate these external factors.
b. F.L.A. Electric reserves the Right to Change the price or void this Proposal based on the Steel, PVC and Copper Prices at the Date ofAcceptance
c. Where the delivery of materials is delayed or quantities are limited as a result of shortages, rationing or unavailability, F.L.A. Electric & Design shall not be
liable or responsible for any delays caused thereby. When this occurs, F.L.A. Electric & Design shall propose a substitute or alternate means of acquiring said
materials and Contractor and F.L.A. Electric & Design shall negotiate an equitable price adjustment to their Contract. When the costs of any material exceed 2%
more than the documentable price originally quoted by F.L.A. Electric & Design, then F.L.A. Electric & Design shall notice Contractor in writing of such change
and the parties shall come to a mutual agreement on a new price. This provision shall control over all other terms and conditions in this agreement and Contract
Documents.
d. All Permit and Inspection Fees are to be paid for by others or will be a reimbursable expense.
e. All Preparation or Cutting of Ceiling / Wall or Cabinet Finish Materials such as Granite, Marble, Wood, Metal Wall Panels, Aluminum Soffits /Fascia or
Awnings for Electrical Boxes or Light Fixtures is to be Provided by the Materia! Vendor/ Installer. F.L.A. Electric will not provide the labor or tools for this
Work.
f. Any Electrical work not indicated in the "Scope of Work" above is specifically excluded from this Proposal. This work will only be performed upon receipt of a
fully executed Change Order.
g. All work to be performed during regular business hours, Monday thru Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
h. No insurance requirements were provided for this Project, F.L:A. Electric's standard policy coverages apply. Any additional coverage that may be required will
be a reimbursable expense.
i. This Proposal specifically excludes the repair of items scheduled to remain that do not meet code, this work will only be performed upon receipt of fully
executed Change Order.
We propose to furnish material and labor — complete in accordance with the above specifications for the sum of $3,098.00
Terms: Construction Draw Schedule
All material is guaranteed to be as specified. All work to be completed in a workmanlike manner according to standard practices. Any alteration or deviation from above,
specifications involving extra costs will be executed only upon written orders and will become an extra charge over and above the estimate. All agreements are contingent
upon strikes, accidents, or delays beyond our control. The owner is to carry Fire, Tornado, and other necessary insurance. Our workers are fully covered by Workman's
Compensation Insurance.
NOTE: This Proposal may be withdrawn from us if not accepted within 15 days.
Alan J. Howse
Alan J. Howse
President
Acceptance of Proposal: The prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory are hereby accepted. You are authorized to do the work as
specified. Payment will be made as outlined above.
In order for the work to be scheduled, you must sign and return this Proposal to: F.L.A. ELECTRIC & DESIGN, INC.
Signature: Date:
Printed Name: Title:
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