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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT

DATE:

September 9, 2026

SUBMITTED BY:

Nicholas Toth, Purchasing

ITEM TYPE:

Contract

AGENDA SECTION:

CONSENT AGENDA

SUBJECT:

Construction Contract for the Love Park Renovation Project with Bandes Construction Company, Inc.

SUGGESTED ACTION:

Approval

Is this item Quasi-Judicial?
No

Does this item require a public hearing?
No

EXPLANATION:

On July 14, 2026, the City of Bradenton advertised Invitation for Bid-Construction (IFB-C) 26-036NT to select a contractor for the Love Park Renovation project. 10 contractors submitted a bid. The Engineer of Record Applied Sciences evaluated the lowest responsive bidder and found Bandes Construction Company, Inc. qualified to perform the necessary services. Purchasing is now bringing forward the resulting contract for execution.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Funded by GL account (13155250 Central CRA - 563000 Improvements - Capital Outlay)

ATTORNEY REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION:

Reviewed and approved by Attorney Rudacille.

SUGGESTED MOTION:

Motion to approve the Construction Contract for the Love Park Renovation Project with Bandes Construction Company, Inc.

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