Explanation
Background: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a professional services contract for the Facilities Management Division with Mull & Weithman Architects, Inc. for architectural and engineering services in order to produce detailed plans for the renovation of 333 West Town Street. This building will eventually house Police Precincts #8 and #16. Precinct #16 is currently housed in a leased building. Moving to a City-owned building will reduce leased costs. By moving, Precinct #8 will be located closer to its area of geographical responsibility, thereby reducing response times.
Mull & Weithman Architects, Inc. will be responsible for design and construction administration. The design phase will include the design of interior renovations and exterior renovations. Interior renovations will include the renovation of flooring, the replacement of ceiling pads, the installation of two new showers, new lamp fixtures, new fixtures for power, voice, and data, and the installation of new walls. The exterior renovations will include brick masonry repair, exterior painting, and the installation of a new perimeter fence with an electric gate. Other responsibilities will include progressive meetings with the City through completion of agreed upon final product, renderings, drawings, specifications, and the bid process. The construction administration phase will include shop drawings and submittal reviews, RFI and change order process, pay request review/approval, weekly site progress meetings, providing as built drawings/CAD files, with close out documentation upon completion of the project.
Mull and Weithman Architects, Inc. was selected under the provisions of Columbus City Codes 329.10.
Emergency action is requested so that work may begin as quickly as possible to improve Police operations in this area of the City and to reduce lease costs.
Fiscal Impact: The Police Division has budgeted $345,000 f...
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