Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to modify a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with General Temperature Control for the renovation of the HVAC ventilation system at the North Market, 59 Spruce Street. Ordinance No. 0819-2013, passed by Council May 2, 2013, authorized the original contract for the renovation of the existing HVAC ventilation system at the North Market.
A modification of the contract is necessary to address several unforeseen electrical issues and a roof repair. During the project there were several unexpected issues associated with relatively small electrical issues that were completed on a time and material basis to ensure the project was completed properly. The electrical issues involved moving several existing light fixtures as well as some additional electrical panel changes to meet the Building Code. Roof repairs are needed due to the condition of the roof membrane. Additional repairs were needed that exceeded the contractors scope of work. The roof membrane is past its life expectancy and should be replaced within a year, per the manufacturer.
It is practical and cost effective for coordination and continuity to modify this contract with General Temperature Control. It would not be in the best interest of the City to select another vendor to complete this work. Prices already established in the contract were used to determine the cost of this modification.
Emergency action is requested so that needed renovations can be completed as soon as possible to meet the operational needs of the North Market.
General Temperature Control Contract Compliance No. 31-1201236, expiration date March 13, 2014.
Fiscal Impact: The cost of this modification is $17,637.20. Funding is available in the Construction Management Capital Improvement Fund.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Mana...
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