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Resolution to Approve a Contract with Maniaci/Watt, LLC for Mack Pool Interior Ceiling and Trim Painting ($183,800.00) and Appropriate Funds (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and action is a resolution to approve an $183,800.00 contract with Maniaci/Watt, LLC to paint the interior ceiling and trim at the Mack Indoor Pool.
The paint on the Mack Indoor Pool ceiling deck and structural joists above the pool is failing. To preserve the life of the structure and numerous mechanical systems operating at the pool facility, the pool ceiling deck and joists will have existing coatings removed and will be re-painted. In addition, painting will be performed on the steel lintels and the roof drain piping will be replaced. The existing coatings have tested positive for lead, so measures will be implemented to ensure the safe removal of the lead based paint.
Two bids were received by the City for this project:
Classic Painting Company, Inc. $182,712.50
Maniaci/Watt, LLC. $183,800.00*
*Lowest responsible bidder.
Staff is recommending award of the contract to Maniaci/Watt, LLC in the amount of $183,800.00. The low bid by Classic Painting Company, Inc. was rejected since their bid did not include the required paint materials.
Funding is available in the approved FY2015 Park Maintenance and Capital Improvements Millage budget, and in a General Fund balance sheet account dedicated to Mack Pool capital facilities improvements that is funded by annual payments from the Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS).
A 10% construction contingency ($18,380.00) is requested to cover potential contract change orders to be approved by the City Administrator. It is requested that a $202,180.00 contract and contingency amount be approved for the life of the project without regard to fiscal year.
The Park Advisory Commission recommended approval of this contract at their May 19, 2015 meeting.
Maniaci/Watt, LLC complies with the City's Non-disc...
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