Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with 2K General Company for the renovation of Fire Suppression System at 90 West Broad Street.
This project will consists of the installation of a new sprinkler piping throughout City Hall at 90 West Broad Street. The existing fire alarm panel will be upgraded to allow for new alarms for the sprinkler system. Historical areas will maintain the existing historical features with recessed sprinkler heads.
The Department of Finance and Management, Office of Construction Management, solicited bids which were formally advertised. On November 26, 2019 the city received one (1) response (0 AS1, 0 FBE, 0 MBE,) as listed:
Company City AS1/FBE/MBE
2K General Company Delaware EBOCC
2K General Company submitted the only bid of $3,995,000.00. The Office of Construction Management recommends the bid in the amount of $4,295,000.00 be made to the sole responsive bidder, 2K General Company.
After evaluation of the bids received, it was determined that the original bid was submitted with a contingency of $900,000.00. The contingency was increased to $1,200,000.00 to help cover any unforeseen conditions that might arise during construction.
2K General Company Contract Compliance No. 31-1653018, expiration date September 11, 2020.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $4,295,000.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund with 2K General Company for the renovation of a fire suppression system at 90 West Broad Street.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with 2K General Company for services related to the renovation of Fire Suppression System in City Hall; and to authorize the expenditure of $4,295,000.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund. ($4,295,0...
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