Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Berglund Construction Company, via the City’s Invitation for Bid process for the Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant (SWWTP) Raw Sewage Pump Building Rehab project, CIP #650260-103014, in an amount up to $975,000.00; and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for construction prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00. (for a total expenditure of $977,000.00).
The original Raw Sewage Pump Building (PMP) is in a state of disrepair due to long-term sewer gas exposure. This exposure led to failing brick façade, rusted lintels, and compromised doors and windows. These issues have not only weakened the building's structure, but has also allowed birds to infiltrate and nest causing health hazards from accumulated animal waste.
The Raw Sewage Pump Building Rehabilitation project will focus on architectural, structural, and electrical improvements. It will involve replacing the deteriorated brick façade, installing new storefront windows and doors, and conducting electrical upgrades to improve the building's lighting. The project also includes a thorough cleaning to remove any animal waste and nesting, ensuring the building is safe and sanitary for its future conversion into a functional space.
The Community Area for this ordinance will be 64, Far South.
TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 290 days from the date that a Notice to Proceed (NTP) is given by the City.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The bid amount and proposed award amount is $975,000.00, including a 20% construction contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, construction exigency might later compel modification of this contract, if unforeseen difficulties are encountered....
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