Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to modify a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Allen Ballew General Contractors, for the installation of additional air conditioning and electric for the Department of Technology's Uninterrupted Power System room (battery back-up), and additional infrastructure and building security for the Community Relations Commission, located at 1111 East Broad Street. Ordinance No. 1306-2007, passed September 10, 2007, authorized the renovation of offices at 1111 East Broad Street.
The additional air conditioning and electric will serve as back-up for the Department of Technology's current system. At the time of the original bid, the need for additional infrastructure for the Community Relations Commission was unknown and funding for additional building security was inadequate, therefore, this was not part of the original bid package.
Due to the fact Allen Ballew General Contractors had already completed a large portion of the renovation, a modification with Allen Ballew General Contractors is the logical and most expeditious option for addressing the requested modifications. Involving another general contractor at this point would lead to logistical problems and the likelihood of errors. Therefore, it would not be in the best interests of the City to bid the renovations.
EMERGENCY ACTION is requested so that the installation of additional air conditioning and electric for the Department of the Technology, and additional infrastructure and building security for the Community Relations Commission may begin as soon as possible, thereby providing necessary services to the City and its residents.
Allen Ballew General Contractors Contract Compliance # 31-1094575, expiration date 04/26/2009.
FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of this contract was authorized by Ordinance Number 1306-2007, passed on September 10, 2007, in the amount of $1,246,408.00. The...
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