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Resolution to Approve a Contract with Allied Building Service Company of Detroit, Inc., for the Renovation of Fire Station #6 ($208,400.00, ITB 4599) and to Appropriate Funds (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to approve a contract to Allied Building Service Company of Detroit, Inc. in the amount of $208,400.00 for the renovation of Fire Station #6 to create gender neutral facilities and interior living spaces (ITB No. 4599) and to appropriate funds.
Fire Station #6 was constructed at a time when the fire service was made up of predominantly male fire fighters, and as more women have joined the fire service, it is important to ensure that the City's fire station facilities reflect the these changes in the gender make-up of the fire service. The proposed renovations to Fire Station #6 will provide gender neutral restroom and shower facilities and living spaces which can be used by all fire service employees during all shifts regardless of gender. The project involves the renovation of the existing restroom and shower facilities into two unisex restrooms with individual shower facilities in each restroom and conversion of an open, dorm-style sleeping area into three individual sleeping rooms. The project also includes renovation of a half restroom for ADA compliance, renovations to the locker room facilities and the upgrade of interior and exterior lighting to new LED fixtures.
The Project was bid as ITB No. 4599 through the City's standard procurement procedures. Three bids were received and opened on September 17, 2019. Staff evaluated the bids and determined the lowest responsible bid was from Allied Building Service Company of Detroit, Inc. in the amount of $208,400.00. The bid tabulation is attached.
Staff is recommending the approval of a contract to Allied Building Service Company of Detroit, Inc. in the amount of $208,400.00 for the Gender Neutral Renovations to Fire Station #6 (base bid plu...
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