From
Caroline Siskowic
Title
Ordinance amending FY 2015/2016 Capital Improvement Projects Budget; and authorize increased funding for the joint Irving/Grand Prairie Fire Training Center by accepting the City of Irving, TX bidding process and project award at a total capital cost of $4,432,146 for an equivalent capital cost share of $2,216,073 plus a contingency of $33,927 for a total capital cost share to the City of Grand Prairie of $2,250,000
Presenter
Robert Fite, Fire Chief
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Council authorized the City of Grand Prairie to enter into an interlocal cooperation agreement with the City of Irving, TX on April 21, 2015 agenda item 15-4560 for a joint fire training center at an estimated cost of $2 million.
The first phase of the project included the award of the pre-engineered burn tower building with Reed Construction, Inc in the amount of $1,365,500.
The second phase of the project will include the site grading, wet utilities, storm drainage, entry drive, concrete skills training pad, security fencing, as well as a 4,000 square foot classroom building. The project is being awarded to JC Commercial, Inc for the base bid of $4,199,277. This base bid also includes $150,000 in owner contingency to address any unknown conditions which may be encountered as part of the construction process. The foundation of the pre-engineered burn tower will be awarded in the amount of $192,000 to Reed Construction through a change order to their existing contract as they were able to provide a low cost for the foundation. Training props at a cost of $150,369 to be constructed by the City of Irving,TX and F&F Concrete. Value Engineering Options by JC Commercial, Inc for a cost reduction of ($47,500). Furniture, fixtures and equipment at a cost of $130,000. A Project Cost Summary is attached as Exhibit A. For a total cost of $4,432,146 for an equivalent capital cost share of $2,216,073 plus a contingency of $33,927 for a total capital c...
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