Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Planning & Development Services

 

TO:              David L. Corliss, City Manager

 

FROM:         Tony L. Hoch, Projects Specialist

 

CC:                  Bobbie Walthall, Jonathan Douglass, Alan Landis, Scott McCullough,                         Margene K. Swarts

 

DATE:           Sept 2, 2009

 

RE:                  COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING REHABILITATION

 

CITY STAFF PRESENT FOR BID OPENING on August 18, 2009:  Alan Landis, Jonathan Douglass.

 

SCOPE OF WORK:

 

936 Pennsylvania St – Trim overhanging tree branches and point foundation cracks.  Repair roof decking, replace flat and sloped roofing, tuck point chimney and install new gutters and downspouts.  Repair soffit, fascia trim, corner trim and paint exterior wood on house.  Install jamb liners, sill covers and make repairs to windows.  Install new package unit HVAC system with exposed duct work.  Install new water heater.

 

B09045

Base Bid

Comet Corp.

$33,935.00

T & J Holdings, Inc.

No bid

Staff Estimate

$29,980.00

 

 

1132 Rhode Island St – Remove a plywood deck and basement entry cover in rear and replace with a 2x deck system on existing foundation and a securable basement door cover.  Remove and replace city and homeowner sidewalks.  Install new gutters, downspouts and underground downspout drain system.  Replace damaged and missing lap siding.  Replace porch lattice, corner, and eave trim and install a porch beam support column.  Prep and paint exterior.  Install tile back splash for kitchen countertop. Make minor interior repairs and minor painting.  Install new lighting fixtures in hallway.  Install new furnace with additional duct work and water heater.  Install new water service line and other water supply line repairs in basement.  Alternate bids for sewer line replacement and upgrade of furnace.

 

B09044

Base Bid

Alternate 1

Alternate 2

Comet Corp.

$29,285.00

$6,000.00

$1,075.00

T & J Holdings, Inc.

$29,315.00

$5,500.00

$1,000.00

Staff Estimate

$23,277.55

$3,375.00

$525.00

 

 

Recommendation Action:

 

936 Pennsylvania StReject bid because contractor is no longer in business and bid exceeds program limits.

 

1132 Rhode Island St: Reject bids because low bid contractor is no longer in business and both bids exceed program limits.