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Consideration for approval of FY21-ENG-21 El Portal Meeting Space Project as complete, approval of Change Order #2 a total decrease of $36,552.00, release of retainage, and approval of final payment in the amount of $18,501.00 to Midas Contractors, LLC. The final construction contract amount including this change order is $185,010.00. Funding is available in the Convention & Visitors Bureau Operational Budget.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On September 6, 2022, City Council approved change order No. 1, an increase of $44,312.00 to Midas Contractors, LLC, Laredo, Texas., for El Portal Meeting Space Project FY21-ENG-21 to include a server room inside Suite A, door installation on Suite B, paint existing bathrooms in both suites, electrical work and fixtures, panic device installation, glass repairs and installation of 4" conduit. Current total contract amount including this change order is $221,562.00. Funding is available in the Convention & Visitors Bureau Operational Budget.
On July 26, 2021, City Council approved to award a construction contract FY21-ENG-11 to the lowest responsible responsive bidder Midas Contractors, LLC., Laredo, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $177,250.00 for the El Portal Meeting Space Project including meeting spaces of 5,255 sq. ft and 7,600 sq. ft with a construction contract time of sixty (60) working days; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance, payment & performance bond documents.
BACKGROUND
This project consists on the conversion of two meeting rooms #1 (7,600 sq. ft) and meeting space #2 (5,255 sq. ft.) at the Convention & Visitors Bureau offices located at 101 Salinas Avenue. Including new walls, electrical outlets, four (4) 85" TV's and seven (7) 65" TV's, lighting, staging kitchen and its appurtenances, and other amenities.
Plans and specifications were prepared by in-house by Engineering Department staff.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Approval of this motion
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Convention & Visitors
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Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding Is available in Convention & Visitors Fund Acct# 250-5310-555-9201.