City of Lawrence

Development Services

 

MEMORANDUM

 

 

TO:              David L. Corliss, City Manager

 

THRU:                   Margene Swarts, Community Development Manager

 

FROM:         Tony L. Hoch, Projects Specialist

 

DATE:           August 1, 2007

 

STAFF PRESENT FOR BID OPENING on July 24, 2007:  Tony L. Hoch, Larry E. Hamm, Alan Landis, Frank Reeb.

 

COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING REHABILITATION SCOPE OF WORK:

 

956 Lawrence Ave: Roofing and sheathing replacement, fascia gutters and downspouts, minor painting.  Foundation stabilization and drainage.  Minor interior repairs.  Underlayment and floor covering in kitchen.

 

1100 Highland Dr: Tree trimming, roofing replacement, gutters and downspouts, exterior painting, drive and patio replacement.  Minor window and electrical repairs. Bath rehab- new tub, tile surround, vanity and sink, lighting, tub and sink faucets, refurbish toilet, painting, sub-floor repairs, underlayment and floor covering.  Minor plumbing repairs in kitchen and laundry, replace passage door to garage.

 

224 E 17th St. Terr: Drive, garage floor and patio concrete replacement. Attic venting, install gutters and down spouts.  Window, entry door, and patio door replacement. Kitchen base cabinets and plumbing repairs.  Bath tub surround, floor covering and plumbing repairs.  Electrical service upgrade and repairs, minor interior wall repairs and painting.

 

 

CONTRACTOR

956 Lawrence Ave

1100 Highland Dr

224 E 17th St. Terr

Old Home Store, Inc.

$31,825.00

$26,260.00

$29,575.00

T & J Holdings, Inc.

$29,500.00

$29,265.00

No Bid

Staff Estimate

$24,859.00

$24,632.25

$24,479.00

 

Recommendation Action:  Staff recommends award of bid as follows:

 

956 Lawrence Ave: (Decision Pending)

 

1100 Highland Dr: Award bid to Old Home Store, Inc. for $26,260.00, homeowner to provide additional funds above $25,000.00 program limits.  Contractor bids exceeded staff estimates due to increased roofing costs.

 

224 E 17th St. Terr:  Reject bid, exceeds program limits of $25,000.00.

 

cc:      Bobbie Walthall

          Frank Reeb

          Alan Landis