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Resolution Approving Bid in the Amount of $3,777,261 and Authorizing Contract with RP Murray for construction of White Oak Amphitheatre Event Space
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Department: Coliseum
Council District: Citywide
Public Hearing: No
Advertising Date/By: No
Contact 1 and Phone: Matt Brown, 373-7406
Contact 2 and Phone: Mike Perdue, 373-7457
PURPOSE:
City Council is requested to approve the execution of a contract for construction of the White Oak Amphitheatre Event Space to R.P. Murray, General Contractor, in the amount of $3,777,261. After value engineering between the design team, the general contractor, their sub-contractors and the Coliseum Complex staff, the contract amount has been reduced from bid day to $3,777,261 with an increase in M/WBE contracts. This contract price includes $28,656 in contingency funds.
This project is being 100% funded by Ticketmaster and Spectra Food Services.
BACKGROUND:
The former Canada Dry warehouse space and loading docks, adjoining the GACVB and Swarm offices, were maintained as part of a long-term revitalization plan for the historical building. The renovated warehouse will be transformed into a new industrial event space that will tie new space into major activities at the Amphitheatre, GAC and Coliseum Complex. This renovated space will allow the Coliseum Complex to book new events.
This project is being 100% funded by grants and sponsorship from Ticketmaster and Spectra Food Services to sell more tickets, concessions and catering by attracting more events and patrons to the Complex.
Three (3) bids were received on this project on bid day:
1. R. P. Murray - Base bid $4,650,000.
2. WC Construction - Base bid $5,306,000.
3. Shelco Construction - Base bid $5,321,457.
The contractors also provided pricing for six (6) add alternates, however due to funding constraints, Coliseum Complex staff are not requesting approval of any add alternates. Value engineering the low base bid from R.P. Murray has resulted in a final price of $3,777,261.
M/WBE PARTICIPATION:
On bid day, M/WBE participation was as follows:
R. P. Murray - 8% MBE and 6% WBE
WC Construction - 10% MBE and 6% WBE
Shelco Construction - 0% MBE and 0% WBE
After the Value Engineering efforts began, the design team, the general contractor and the Coliseum Complex staff were able to bring the project within budget, and were also able to increase final M/WBE utilization far above Committee goals set at 5% and 5%. The new percentages established by R.P. Murray are 14.04% MBE and 8.42% WBE.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The Coliseum staff has secured two (2) sponsors that will provide 100% of the construction funding for the renovated warehouse event space with no negative impact on the operating budget.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Coliseum Complex and Engineering & Inspections staff request that City Council approve this contract to build the new White Oak Amphitheatre Event space. This work will be completed over the next 9 months, allowing the Coliseum to begin utilizing this space in April 2019.