Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify and increase the construction contract, with 2K General Co., for the Health Department Expansion Renovation project, in the amount of $160,764.98.
This project consisted of a full interior renovation of over 60,000 sq. ft. of the historic Health Department building located at 240 Parsons Avenue. The majority of the work took place on the 3rd and 4th floors with associated work throughout the building.
The original contract was established under Contract No. PO404302, and was authorized by Ordinance No. 1990-2023, and approved by City Council on July 31, 2023.
Due to the design and configuration of the mechanical and duct distribution systems on the 3rd and 4th floors, airflow velocity and duct static pressure are generating noise levels that exceed acceptable code and design standards for occupied spaces. Modification No. 1 (current) will provide and install duct silencers and associated system modifications to reduce airflow noise and bring sound levels within acceptable operating ranges.
2. MODIFICATION INFO:
A. The amt of additional funds to be expended under the modification: $160,764.98
Original Contract Amount: $21,493,900.00 (PO404302)
Modification No. 1 (current): $ 160,764.98
Total (Original and Mod 1): $21,654,664.98
B. Why the need for additional goods or services could not be foreseen at the time the contract was initially awarded.
This is a design error and omission that was not foreseen until after the mechanical system was installed and commissioned.
C. Why it would not be in the city’s best interests to have the additional contract requirements awarded through other procurement processes?
It is in the best interests of the City to maintain the same contractor to install the duct silencing devices for continuity and knowledge of the existing conditions. This will also...
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