Explanation
Background:
The Department of Technology (DoT) has undertaken a project to renovate its Data Center. This project will enable DoT Operations to consolidate staff, equipment and services to a single location, resulting in a more efficient utilization of staff and thereby improving the quality of service. The design portion of the project, which was approved by City Council on July 19, 2004, is complete and the department is now ready to move forward with construction.
For the construction phase of the project, Bomar Construction Co., Inc., was selected as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder (through use of the formal bidding process). Bomar Construction Co., Inc will provide all necessary construction services including the moving of equipment, removal of all debris and excess material from the job site and labor. They will also provide materials, tools, furniture, fixtures and other equipment necessary to complete the work.
This ordinance authorizes entering into contract with Bomar for $197,369 for the afore-described construction. This amount is the sum of the original bid (179,426) plus a 10% contingency ($17,943) to be used in the event of cost overruns. These funds will not be used if not needed.
Funds for this contract have been identified in the Department of Technology, Information Services Capital Fund.
This ordinance also authorizes transfers from other projects within the aforementioned fund and also authorizes an amendment to the 2004 CIB, to accommodate the expenditure authorized by this ordinance.
Fiscal Impact: A portion of the funds needed for this project are budgeted within the 2004 Information Services Capital budget. The marginal additional costs are being transferred from other, completed projects.
Emergency: Emergency action is requested to ensure that this project moves forward as soon as possible so that construction can be completed by December 2005 as the Department would like to mo...
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