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Department: Public Works Admin
Case/Project No.: BM23-04
Submitted by: Jeremy Noel, Public Works Operations Manager | Resolution 23-47
ITEM 7.D. | Council Action: 2/13/2023 |
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| | | | | | | | Description
Resolution rejecting all bids for the UP Museum Exterior Handrails and Fire Escapes Project #BM-23-04. |
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| | | | | | | | Background/Discussion
• On January 31, 2023 one bid was received through the City bidding software, Ion Wave, as follows:
McGill Restoration $373,465.00
Engineers Estimate (Schemmer) $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 estimated cost of this project is $163,762.00 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.
• The project was scheduled to be completed June 1st, 2023. A new schedule will be developed to incorporate re-bid.
• The single bid received for the project was significantly higher than the Engineers Opinion and the budgeted amount. The project team will review the project scope to identify any possible updates that can improve the bid amount, prior to re-advertising for bids.
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| | | | | | | | Recommendation
Approval of this resolution to reject all bids and to authorize the project to be re-advertised for bids. This project will provide necessary safety repairs for the continued use of the building. |
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