Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with Thomas & Marker Construction Company for the restoration of the historically significant Richards House, which will be renamed the Gregory S. Lashutka Event Center, that is one of the oldest surviving residential structures in the area, dating back to the 1810’s. The project will expand the existing building to 5,492 square feet and create a facility that is suitable to be rented out by the Recreation and Parks Permits and Rental Services Section. The building will feature a smaller meeting room that will be available for use by the City and also can be rented to the public. In addition, there will be a larger event room that can be rented out as well as restrooms, food preparation, and a changing room to support the building's use. There will also be a small outdoor gathering space which will provide a wonderful views overlooking Griggs Reservoir.
The costs for this project will be $1,962,000.00 with a contingency of $196,200.00 for a total of $2,158,200.00.
An emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract so that work may start this fall and continue over the winter.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on July 17, 2015 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on August 18, 2015. Bids were received from the following companies:
Company Amount
Robertson (MAJ) $1,854,200*
Altman (MAJ) $1,960,000*
Thomas & Marker (MAJ) $1,962,000
Palmetto (MAJ) $2,090,677
RW Setterlin (MAJ) $2,220,000
Gutknecht (MAJ) $2,244,000
Elford (MAJ) $2,455,455
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determined that Thomas & Marker Construction Company was the most responsive, responsible and best bidder. Robertson Construction was deemed non-re...
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