DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 1
SUBJECT: Contract Award: (Job Order Contract) Arneson River Theater Masonry Rehabilitation
SUMMARY:
An ordinance for the Arneson River Theater Masonry Rehabilitation Project authorizing a task order to a Job Order Contract in an amount not to exceed $193,750.00 to F.A. Nunnelly Co., an authorized River Walk Capital Improvement funded Project, located in Council District 1.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
The River Walk Master Plan was completed in August 2008, which identifies specific needed priority capital improvements throughout the River Bend and River Extension. The projects generally include the following: repairs to stairs (handrails, treads, risers and code concerns); repairs to historic paving; repairs to river retaining walls; the addition of new accessible ramps required; new painting and landscaping; upgrades to electrical lighting and power.
The Arneson River Theater was included in the River Walk Master Plan as an important area of need for capital improvements, although considered part of La Villita.
This Project provides for the removal and replacement of masonry material, provides for the stabilization of the walls and floors and replacement and level of the steps, planters and features at two corner boxes in the theater. These corner boxes are used for media equipment and filming of events and performance. Project construction is anticipated to begin January 2015 and is estimated to be completed by February 2015.
Procurement of Services
This project was selected to utilize the Job Order Contracting (JOC), an alternative project delivery method through which 10 contractors were approved through Ordinance 2011-01-20-0053 by City Council on January 20, 2011. The use of the JOC delivery method provides the City with on-call construction, renovation and maintenance...
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