CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM

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Department:

Municipal Services & Operations

Commission Meeting Date:  Nov. 20, 2018

Staff Contact:

Andy Ensz, Utilities Engineer

Recommendations/Options/Action Requested:

 

Authorize the City Manager to execute a construction services agreement with WHP Training Towers for construction of a Training/Burn Tower (CIP# FM1703).

 

Executive Summary:

On June 12, 2018, the City Commission approved the sole source purchase of a training/burn tower using Government Services Administration (GSA) contract GS-07F-5448P to WHP Training Towers in the amount of $784,881.00.

 

The June 12 approval enabled the purchase, delivery, and installation of the training/burn tower; however, the GSA contract is not adequate as a construction contract between the City and WHP Training Towers.

 

Authorization to execute this construction services agreement will enable WHP Training Towers to construct the training/burn tower per City construction requirements.

Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor

Innovative Infrastructure and Asset Management

Core Services

Fiscal Impact (Amount/Source):

The approved budget authorization is $1,200,000. The purchase price of the training/burn tower is $784,881 as approved on June 12, 2018. The required bonds and special inspections for construction of the tower require an additional cost of $28,483.43. The account number for this project is 400-2-2200-6041.

 

The city share of this project is included in the 2017 and 2018 Equipment Reserve Infrastructure Fund Budget to be paid from proceeds from the 0.3% Infrastructure and Equipment Sales Tax and are included in the 2018 budget and financial forecast.

 

Douglas County has agreed to provide a cost share of 25.64% of the actual costs.

Attachments:

Construction Services Agreement

 

 

Reviewed By:

(for CMO use only)

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DS

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