Title
Technology Enterprise Center Construction Contract Amendment (B)
Explanation
The bid for the construction of the Technology Enterprise Center (TEC) was advertised on November 20th , 1999 and opened on January 4, 2000. The lowest responsive bidder was R. O. Camp Construction, Inc. with a bid of $2,163,000. At the time of bid opening, the budget for the project was approximately $1.4 million. In order to keep the project moving forward while additional funds were sought, City staff asked the contractor to split the construction bid into the following three phases: Phase One for the construction of the building shell ($1,296,435); Phase Two for completion of the first floor ($644,658); and Phase Three for interior framing and stub-out of the second floor ($204,907). In addition, the cost of completing the interior finishes on the second floor was bid as an alternate at $34,265.
On March 1, 2000, the City of Gainesville entered into a contract with R. O. Camp Construction, Inc. authorizing the builder to proceed with Phase One of the project. At their March 27, 2000 meeting, the City Commission appropriated additional funds to the project and authorized the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with R. O. Camp Construction to complete Phase Two of the contract.
Sufficient funds have now been raised through the Alachua County Board of County Commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration for completion of the second floor of the Technology Enterprise Center.
Fiscal Impact
Through additional funds that were raised through the Alachua County Board of County Commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration, there are sufficient funds in the TEC construction budget to cover the work.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with R. O. Camp Construction, Inc. to complete the second floor of the Technology E...
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