From
Linda Townley
Title
Contract with Ponder Company Inc. in the amount of $72,030 for removal and replacement of the gym floor at Charley Taylor Recreation Center through the national interlocal agreement with BuyBoard and authorize a 5% contingency in the amount of $3,602 for a total contract amount of $75,632.
Presenter
Rick Herold, Director of Parks, Arts and Recreation
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
On May 2, 2017, the City Council awarded the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract to Modern Contractors for pre-construction services for the Charley Taylor Recreation Center additions and renovations project in the amount of $1,000.
On September 7, 2017, Amendment No 1 for the CMAR in the amount of $4,549,562 representing the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) was approved by the City Council.
On October 25, 2017, a purchase order was approved to 1 Priority Environmental Services for asbestos remediation in the meeting rooms, restrooms and gymnasium walls at Charley Taylor Recreation Center. 1 Priority initiated work in mid-December and completed the abatement process on January 17, 2018. Staff inspected the project site on January 20, 2018 and found significant water damage to the gym floor. Further investigation revealed the gym floor was a total loss caused by inadequate protection of the floor by the contractor. The City Attorney's office made contact with TML and made a claim under the City's coverage. The cost of the gym floor replacement will be covered by the City’s Risk Fund. TML will seek to recover all costs from the contractor at fault and will reimburse the City’s deductible as part of their subrogation claim.
The City has received a proposal from Ponder Company, Inc. for the removal of the damaged gym floor and sub-floor and replacement, through a cooperative agreement with BuyBoard. Ponder Company has previously completed work in the City of Grand Prairie as well as for a number of metroplex cities and school di...
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