DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 1
SUBJECT:
Contract Award: (Job Order Contract) El Mercado Restroom Renovation
SUMMARY:
An ordinance for the Market Square El Mercado Building Restroom Renovation, a Market Square Fund project located in Council District 1, authorizing a task order to a Job Order Contract with The Sabinal Group for restroom renovations in an amount not to exceed $178,312.00.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
The El Mercado Building located at 514 W. Commerce, houses one of the largest markets in the U.S., where visitors shop at 32 vendor shops. This project provides for the improvement of the women's and men's restrooms located inside the El Mercado Building. The existing restroom facilities contain outdated fixtures and finishes that are in need of replacement within the four restrooms in El Mercado Building. Improvements include new wall tile, sinks, toilets, paint, toilet partitions, ceiling, light fixtures, baby changing stations, ADA toilet stalls, restroom accessories and polished concrete floor.
On September 10, 2015, City Council considered a Job Order Contract with F.A. Nunnelly for the Farmers Market Restroom Renovation project. This project will be in progress during the same timeframe as the El Mercado Building Restroom Renovation project.
Coordination with the Center City Development Department will be made to ensure the facility is accessible to patrons and residents during construction.
Procurement of Services
This Project was selected to utilize the Job Order Contracting (JOC), an alternative project delivery method, through which ten contractors were approved through Ordinance 2015-01-15-0013 by City Council on January 15, 2015. The use of the JOC delivery method has provided the City with on-call construction, renovation and maintenance services for City buildings and faci...
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