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Council Communication

Department: Public Works Admin
Case/Project No.: BM23-04
Submitted by: Jeremy Noel, Public Works Operations ManagerĀ 
Resolution 23-255
ITEM 5.C.
Council Action: 9/11/2023
Description

Resolution accepting the bid of Fisher Building Services Inc. in the amount of $157,600.00 for the UP Museum Exterior Handrails and Fire Escapes Project.  Project #BM23-04

 

Background/Discussion

On August 29, 2023 two bids were received through the City bidding Software, Ion Wave, as follows:

 

Fisher Building Services Inc., Omaha, NE $157,600.00
Minturn (Minturn Inc.), Brooklyn, IA $278,200.00
Engineers Estimate (Schemmer Associates) $139,962.00

 

The Council Bluffs Carnegie Free Public Library was renovated in 2002 and the Union Pacific Railroad Museum has occupied the building since May of 2003. The guards and handrails on the East side of the building and fire escapes on the West side have been in place since the renovation. Both are showing signs of deterioration in the form of corrosion and peeling paint, and there are sections of handrail that are loose or missing. These items must be maintained in order to provide safe and accessible access, and emergency exiting, from the facility.


This project includes repairs to the supports, blasting surfaces to prep for painting, painting, repairs to damaged or missing handrails, and handrail finish restoration.

The repairs will allow for continued use of the building by maintaining access to the facility, and safe exiting during an emergency.

The total cost of this project is $181,400.00 which includes $23,800.00 for professional services provided by Schemmer Associates.  The project is included in the FY23 CIP with funding from GO Bonds.

 
Recommendation

Approval of this resolution to accept the bid of Fisher Building Services Inc. in the amount of $157,600.00.  This project will provide necessary safety repairs for the continued use of the building.

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionTypeUpload Date
Resolution 23-255Resolution9/6/2023