Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with 2K General Company for partial renovations to the second floor area of City Hall. This project is a part of the large scale master space plan that includes the relocation of various city offices throughout the downtown City Hall Campus. This portion of the project will enable City Council to move its conference room and some support operations from the east and south sides of City Hall to the west side of City Hall to better accommodate Council members, visitors and staff. The move will also accommodate the eventual colocation of Council operations and the Mayor's office on the second floor of City Hall, improving accessibility to both.
This project involves the renovation of an area immediately adjacent to City Council Chambers and will enable Council and the City Clerk staff to conduct business and operations more efficiently by locating certain support functions and meeting locations more closely together. The project will include HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire alarm, drywall and interior finishes. In addition, new technology will be incorporated that will enable live broadcasting, video-conferencing and interactive presentations. Improved functionality will be achieved through historically compatible finishes and fixtures that are in keeping with the age of the building and which will preserve the historic qualities of the space while adding modern amenities.
Formal bids were solicited and three vendors submitted responses on April 10, 2012 as follows (0 FBE, 1 *MBR):
02K General Company $627,450.00
*Allen Ballew $714,374.00
Thomas & Marker $810,400.00
The Office of Construction Management recommends the bid award be made to the most responsive and responsible bidder, 2K General Company.
Emergency action is requested so that the majority of the...
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