Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Managemeant Director to modify and extend a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Mull & Weithman Architects, Inc. in an amount up to $67,795.00 for additional design services related to the renovation of the Police and Fire Wellness Center at 790 North Nelson Road.
The original design contract was authorized by Ordinance No. 0922-2020 and approved by City Council on June 5, 2020. The modification of the contract is necessary for additional services that were not contemplated in the original fee proposal for the Joint Wellness Center Renovation. The additional services include the redevelopment of the site, parking lot, and fencing. This includes the design of fencing around the property, increasing the size of the parking lot by 50 parking spaces, and redevelopment of the entrance to allow for larger vehicle access. These site changes may also include the need to provide Drawer E, CC Plans, and geotechnical services which have extensive submission and review processes.
In addition to adding funds, this modification will also extend the contract to July 13, 2021.
Prices already established in the contract were used to determine the cost of this modification.
Mull & Weithman Architects, Inc. Contract Compliance No. 31-1635306, expiration date March 27, 2022.
Emergency action is requested to provide funding for the contract modification so that the design of the existing renovation project can continue without delay.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $67,795.00 from the Public Safety Voted Bond Fund with Mull & Weithman Architects, Inc. for additional professional services related to the renovation and redevelopment of the site related to the Police and Fire Wellness Center at 790 North Nelson Road. This ordinance also authorizes an amendment to the 2020 Capital Improvement budget (CIB) and the transfer of funds within the Public S...
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