Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to modify a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with DLZ Architecture, Inc. for general architectural/engineering consulting services for space planning, design, and construction administration for the replacement of current Fire Station 2 at 150 East Fulton Street. Ordinance No. 0903-2014, passed by City Council on May 8, 2014, authorized the original contract with DLZ Architecture, Inc. for general architectural/engineering consulting services for space planning, design, and construction administration for the replacement of current Fire Station 2/3 at 150 East Fulton Street and to demolish the existing station.
A modification of the contract is necessary due to exterior scope changes during the design phase, additional engineering for adjoining properties affected by the station layout, and special inspectional (typically in the past a cost included within the general contractor’s contract). DLZ Architecture, Inc. has institutional knowledge of the project. The most practical and cost effective solution for the coordination and continuity of the project is to modify the project with DLZ Architecture, Inc.
Emergency action is requested so that the design of a replacement Station can continue so as to meet the modern operational needs of the Division of Fire in providing services to the downtown area.
DLZ Architecture, Inc. Contract Compliance No. 31-1209514, expiration date 9/12/2016.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $186,250.00 from the Safety Voted Bond fund for a contract modification with DLZ Architecture for additional design services related to new Fire Station 2 at 150 E. Fulton Street. This legislation will also amend the 2015 Capital Improvement Budget and transfer funds between projects within the Safety Voted Bond Fund. Total design cost for Fire Station 2, including this modification, will be $966,250...
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