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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: AUl!ust 28. 2006 Requested By: wy~ ~ Appropriation Source of Funds: 043 Department: PblRRiRg Account Number 043-9892-911-1100 Report: Resolution: Ordinance: x Amount Budgeted: $971,962 Exhibits: Ordinance Amount Requested: $1,125,877 Exhibits: Bid Tabulation Budgeted Item: Yes Exhibits SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Sealed bids were received from pre-qualified contractors on August 8, 2006, for the repair, renovation and the addition to the proposed EMS Center. Twenty (20) contractors pre-qualified under the terms of Section 2-106 of the City's Code of Ordinances. Four bidders attended the mandatory Pre-bid Conference, and four turned in bids. The low bid was submitted by L & M Contractors, Inc at $913,487. A seven percent (7%) contingency of $63,944 is also recommended in lieu of the standard 5% to cover the additional unforeseen conditions generally associated with renovation projects for a total construction cost of $977,431. The total project has come in over budget by the amount of $153,915. The construction cost of $977,431 plus the ancillary project costs (design; geotechnical testing; permits and etc.) totaling $148,446 equals a total project cost of $1,125,877. The total project cost exceeds the budgeted amount of$971,962 by $153,915. Note: The base bid includes the "repair" of the existing roof at a cost of$160,413. Action Required bv Council: To consider approval of an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with L & M Contractors, Inc. for the Renovation and Addition to the City of La Porte EMS Center for a net cost of $913,487.00 and to establish a seven percent (7%) contingency of $63,944 and to authorize the City Manager to increase the budget by $153,915.00. ~ IwJ1fTCVl~)lJtJnu rAVAa--G ~' Approved for City Council A!!enda ~~v JJ~u~ e ra Feazelle, City Manager 9-cQ.~-{)~ Date