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Resolution waiving the competitive bidding process to approve a contract with Premier Design and Build Group for construction management services in the amount of $279,292, awarding a demolition contract to Johler Demolition in the amount of $1,596,700 for demolition of the Linneage warehouse in Tax Increment District No. 7, and approving a Level Three fund transfer of $1,975,992
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WHEREAS, the Common Council previously approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of the Linneage warehouse property within Tax Increment District No. 7; and
WHEREAS, the redevelopment of the Linneage warehouse site is contemplated by the Tax Increment District No. 7 project plan; and
WHEREAS, to prepare the site for redevelopment, the City desires to retain a construction manager and a demolition contractor for demolition of the Linneage warehouse; and
WHEREAS, Premier Design and Build Group has served as construction manager on prior phases of work within Tax Increment District No. 7 and, based on its familiarity with the site and prior project involvement, staff recommends waiver of the competitive bidding process; and
WHEREAS, Premier Design and Build Group submitted a proposal for construction management services in the amount of $279,292, which staff has determined to be fair and reasonable; and
WHEREAS, competitive bids were solicited for the demolition work and Johler Demolition was the lowest responsible bidder at $1,596,700; and
WHEREAS, a contingency of $100,000 is recommended for the demolition work; and
WHEREAS, Tax Increment District No. 7 is forecasted to have sufficient increment to pay the associated debt service for this project, and a Level Three fund transfer in the amount of $1,975,992 is needed to provide sufficient expenditure authority.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Wauwatosa that the competitive bidding process is hereby waived for construction management services, and the appropriate City officials are authorized to enter into a contract with Premier Design and Build Group in the amount of $279,292 for construction management services related to demolition of the Linneage warehouse in Tax Increment District No. 7, to award and execute a demolition contract with Johler Demolition in the amount of $1,596,700, with a contingency of $100,000, and to complete a Level Three fund transfer in the amount of $1,975,992 to provide expenditure authority for this project.
By: Financial Affairs Committee
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Recommendation: Approve 6-0