Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a construction contract, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, with Bomar Construction Company, Inc., for the Department of Technology’s Data Center Facility Upgrades - Hammond project, in the amount of $675,046.00.
Work under this contract includes select demolition of the existing space as well as installation of new ceiling tiles and LED light fixtures. There will be 3 offices and 19 work stations. There will also be a kitchenette with cabinetry added as well as a refrigerator. Minor HVAC, plumbing, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the project in accordance with the bidding and contract documents. Alternates accepted into the project were alternate #2 (remove and replace window blinds) and alternate #3 (new drinking fountain with bottle filler).
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The project was let by the Office of Construction Management through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Of the 538 vendors solicited, 201 were Minority-owned, 3 were Veteran-owned, 329 were Small Business-owned, and 120 were Women-owned.
The Director of Finance and Management publicly opened one (1) bid on May 31, 2024:
Bidder Bid Amount
Bomar Construction Company $675,046.00
Bomar Construction Company’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $675,046.00. Their DAX Vendor Account No. is 5362, expires 2/12/26, WBE-designated.
3. SUBCONTRACTOR PARTICIPATION: The ODI-assigned goal for this project is 11%. Bomar Construction Company, Inc. is a WBE-designated firm and intends to self-perform 83.4% of the work.
Minority vendor certification was in good standing at the time the bid was awarded.
4. FISCAL IMPACT: There are sufficient funds for this expenditure within the Information Services Capital Projects Fund - Fund No. 5105.
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