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Agenda Item:
Approval of Bid Award for the Washington Center for the Performing Arts Exterior Repairs Project
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Issue:
Whether to award the lowest bid, which is 4 percent above the architect's estimate. Timely award will allow the project to proceed on schedule during the Washington Center for the Performing Arts' (WCPA) off-season when the work will cause the least amount of disruption to the Washington Center's performance and booking season.
Committee Recommendation:
The bid award was not referred to a committee; however the Finance Committee has discussed the project and the necessary financing on numerous occasions.
City Manager's Recommendation:
Move to award and authorize the City Manager to sign the construction contract for the base bid plus the alternate and additive options to the lowest responsible bidder, Corp Inc. Construction of Salem, Oregon, in the amount of $3,317,281.55.
Staff Contact:
Rick Dougherty, Project Manager, Public Works Technical Services, 360.753.8485.
Presenter(s):
Debbie Sullivan, Director of Technical Services, Public Works Department
Background and Analysis:
In May 2008, the Public Works Department conducted an assessment of the Washington Center for the Performing Arts (WCPA) and discovered widespread water intrusion was compromising the integrity of the building exterior. It revealed that one of the walls was separating from the building, posing a serious safety risk. At that time, an emergency repair was made to secure it. The emergency repair was designed to last five years. A more detailed study was conducted to evaluate options and it was determined that the entire siding needed to be removed and replaced.
In January 2012, City Council authorized staff to convene a Design Advisory Committee (DAC) to engage the community and recommend a design. In June 2012, three options were presented to Council: Option (A) 'City Scope' which addressed the siding repair and code requirements only; Option (B) 'City...
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