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The Sarasota County Commission Tuesday approved
nearly $2.6 million in construction and repair projects,
including restoration of the tower and colonnade at the historic
Sarasota County Courthouse. The
courthouse project – the largest of the contracts awarded –
includes structural improvements to prolong the life of the
tower, which is a county landmark. The project also includes
maintenance and repair of concrete, brick masonry and terra
cotta work, clay tile roofing, waterproofing, cement plaster,
decorative woodwork, new metal fabrications and correction of
deficiencies on the exterior surface of the courthouse.
Willis A. Smith Construction Inc. of Sarasota,
one of three pre-qualified contractors for historical
restoration work, was awarded the $838,950 contract.
Other contracts awarded Tuesday included:
- Construction of two gap sidewalk
projects, on Gantt Road from Ashton Road to the existing
sidewalk approximately 320 feet to the south and on Center
Pointe Drive from Center Gate Boulevard to Cattlemen Road.
The $201,111 contract was awarded to Semper Fi Services LLC
of Palmetto. Work is expected to begin this month and be
completed in January.
- Improvements to the existing Terrace
Building heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system,
which include increasing efficiency of the chilled water
system, replacing aged ductwork, upgrading the electrical
system and installing a new roof drain system. The work will
take place in the one-story wing that extends to the south
of the Terrace Building’s 10-story tower. The offices of
theSarasota County Supervisor of Elections, Property
Appraiser and Tax Collector will be affected. The $517,809
contract was awarded to John F. Swift Inc. of Sarasota.
- Replacement of the University Parkway
Airport Connector railroad crossing and the Desoto Road
(west of U.S. 301) railroad crossing. The separate contracts
– totaling $418,450 – were awarded to Seminole Gulf Railway
L.P. The railroad crossing repairs will coincide with the
resurfacing of University Parkway from U.S. 41 to U.S. 301.
The projects are expected to begin in January.
- Repair of the Center Road Industrial Deep
Injection Well for waste brine disposal for the Carlton
Water Treatment Facility. The $596,902 contract was awarded
to All Webbs Enterprises Inc. of Jupiter. Construction is
expected to begin in November and be completed by October
2010.
For more information, contact the Sarasota
County Call Center at 941-861-5000. |
