Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Public Service Director to modify and increase a contract (EL003699) with Kone, Inc. for the maintenance of elevators in various city buildings in the amount of $142,000 for the Facilities Management Division, covering the period of August 1, 2004, through July 31, 2005. There are thirty-nine elevators and one escalator covered by this contract. This contract was first authorized by City Council on July 22, 2003, by Ordinance No. 1051-2003, in the amount of $122,656.11. As bid the original contract has four renewal options. This modification exercises the first of the four renewal options. As well, this modification includes the servicing of an additional elevator and escalator for the overhead pedestrian walkways at 300 Nationwide Blvd and an elevator at the Lincoln Theatre.
Emergency action is requested so that the service agreement can renew by August 1, 2004, thereby protecting the safety of elevator users.
Fiscal Impact: The contract modification will cost $142,000.00, including a contingency of $4,364.00. The Facilities Management Division budgeted $130,000.00 for this expense in 2004. The additional $12,000 will be made up through reductions in other areas of the Facilities Management General Fund budget.
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To authorize the Public Service Director to modify and increase a contract with Kone, Inc. for the maintenance and service of elevators for the Facilities Management Division, to authorize the expenditure of $142,000.00 from the General Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($142,000.00)
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WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1051-2003, passed by City Council on July 22, 2003, authorized the Public Service Department, Facilities Management Division, to enter into contract EL003699 with Kone, Inc. for the maintenance and service of elevators, and
WHEREAS, the contract with Kone, Inc. contains an option to renew the existing agreement for four one-year periods, and
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