Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This Ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the Architect-of-Record Services agreement, with Moody Nolan, Inc., for the New Municipal Court Building project, in the amount of $12,594,678.11.
The original agreement (PO397905), in the amount of $896,240.00, established the initial Architect-of-Record Services agreement and was authorized by Ordinance No. 1248-2023, and approved by City Council on May 22, 2023.
Modification No. 1, in the amount of $3,493,584.59, established schematic design services and was authorized by Ordinance No. 1984-2024, and approved by City Council on July 29, 2024.
Modification No. 2 (current) is needed for the design development and construction document stages for the new Municipal Court Building. Both stages will increase the level of details in the design documents, prepare them for future bidding, and include assistance in the bidding phases. Also included are construction administration fees associated with the demolition of the James A. Karnes building, which include code summary and life safety plans, site/civil plans, architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and fire protection plans and specifications. The duration of scope of work is approximately 48 weeks.
2. MODIFICATION INFO:
A. The amt of additional funds to be expended under the modification: $12,594,678.11
Original Contract Amount: $ 896,240.00 (PO397905)
Modification No. 1: $ 3,493,584.59 (PO469787)
Modification No. 2 (current): $12,594,678.11
Total (Original and Mods 1-2): $16,984,502.70
B. Why the need for additional goods or services could not be foreseen at the time the contract was initially awarded.
Modifications to the contract were foreseen and indicated in the original legislation under Ord. 1248-2023 as well as Modification No. 1 under Ord. 1984-2024.
C. Why it would not be in the city’s best int...
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