City Council

Agenda Request

Agenda Of:

06-15-10

Agenda Request No:

iii-f

Initiated By:

Michael Garrison

Project Manager

Responsible Department:

Support Services

Presented By:

Sereniah Breland

Support Services Director

Department Head:

Sereniah Breland

Support Services Director

Additional Department. Head (s):

N/A

Subject / Proceeding:

Renovation of Fire Station #2

Approve Contract with Watlee Construction of Texas

Exhibits:

Clearances

Approval

Legal:

Eugenia a. Cano

Assistant City Attorney

Executive Director:

N/A

Purchasing:

Todd Reed

Purchasing Manager

Asst. City Manager:

Karen Glynn

Budget:

Jennifer Brown

Budget & research director

City Manager:

Allen Bogard

Budget

Expenditure Required: $

131,887.44

Current Budget: $

150,000.00 in CIP MU1001

Additional Funding: $

n/a

Recommended Action

Approve Contract with Watlee Construction of Texas in the amount of $131,887.44 for the renovation of Fire Station #2.

Executive Summary

Fire Station #2 was constructed in 1986 and has undergone minor modifications since that time, but no major renovation. In an effort to properly maintain the expected life of facilities, the renovation of Fire Station #2 was included in the 2010 Capital Improvement Program.

Connors & Associates Architects was selected in November, 2009 to provide final design services, construction documents, assist the City in securing construction bids, and construction administration services that included a scope of renovating Fire Station #2. This service also included several meetings with Fire Administration staff, Fire Station #2 committee members from several shifts, and Support Services to review construction drawings and make changes as needed for final approval. The design and construction plans were finalized and submitted for bidding.

The project includes the following scope of work:

· Demolition and reconstruction of approximately 3,300 square feet of interior space

· New interior walls, finishes, updating mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems

· New cabinets in the dayroom, kitchen, bathroom, and dorms

· Complete flooring installation

· New flooring, paint, and ceiling in the EMS section

· Individual dorms and restrooms will be installed to resemble the construction at Fire Stations #1

Watlee Construction of Texas is the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder providing the best value to the City. Their references have been verified and the company has recently completed work and received a favorable report on the Economic Development build-out at City Hall. The following bid tab is provided:

RENOVATION OF FIRE STATION #2	TOTAL LUMP SUM BID	ESTIMATED COMPLETION TIME
Watlee Construction of Texas	$131,877.44	90 Days
Mc Feniel Services	$133,850.00	90 Days
R2K Contracting Inc.	$171,163.00	90 Days
Stratus Contracting Services	$203,000.00	90 Days
CZS Developers LLC	$207,027.00	90 Days
Qualified Construction Inc	$209,000.00	90 Days
Multi-D Construction Inc	$214,128.00	90 Days
Pillar & Strong Design Construction	$220,000.00	90 Days
CA Walker Construction	$247,710.00	90 Days

Project completion is estimated at 90 days after start date.

The Support Services Department recommends City Council award the contract for the renovation of Fire Station #2. Funding has been allocated within the facilities improvements CIP project MU1001 in the amount of $150,000 for this renovation, and the proposed low bid falls within the available funding. Temporary accommodations will be provided during construction to ensure service levels are not impacted.

Exhibits