Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Consent
SUBJECT:
Title
CONSIDER APPROVING A CONTINGENCY BUDGET FOR THE AWARDED PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH INTERIOR PLUS, INC. FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PW 1731: CITY HALL BASEMENT/EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER RENOVATION (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
On April 4, 2024, an Invitation for Bids (IFB) was issued via Planet Bids, seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide construction services for the City of Carson basement renovation. Despite the initial absence of bids during the open period which concluded on May 20, 2024, Interior Plus, Inc. submitted a bid later in the day. Following a review of their proposal, Staff determined that Interior Plus, Inc. is a suitable candidate for the construction project. On July 2, 2024, Staff recommended, and City Council approved a Public Works Agreement with Interior Plus, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $3,789,181.16 (Exhibit No. 1).
Staff is requesting for City Council to approve a contingency budget in the amount of $166,000.00 for unforeseen costs related to the project.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
APPROVE a contingency budget in the amount of $166,000.00 for the Public Works Agreement with Interior Plus, Inc., a California corporation, for Capital Improvement Project PW 1731: City Hall Basement Renovation for any unforeseen construction cost.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action deemed appropriate by the City Council as allowed by law.
IV. BACKGROUND
The City of Carson was awarded American Rescue Plan Act funding to support various projects, one of which is the basement renovation including the Emergency Operation Center (EOC), as well as administrative office space for the Public Safety & Emergency Services (PS/ES) and the Information Technology and Security (ITS) Departments.
The City recognizes the significance that these areas play in coordinating emergency efforts and has acknowledged the need for the basemen...
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