Title
A Resolution of the City Commission accepting the recommendation of the City Manager to request additional spending authority in the amount of $150,000 for a contract awarded to Lee Construction Group, Inc. Contract No. IFB 2023-027 for the Passport Building Renovations project, pursuant to Section 2-764 of the Procurement Code entitled “Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications”.
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Body
On January 10, 2023, the City Commission approved a resolution (2023-10) authorizing the Administration to select a contractor for renovation work at the Passport Facility as a special procurement/bid waiver.
Lee Construction Group, Inc. was selected for the project and a contract for the services was finalized on October 1, 2023, and thereafter work commenced on the project. The additional spending authority being requested will address future changes and unforeseen conditions, allowing the timely completion of this project.
Under Section 2-764 of the Procurement Code entitled “Approval of Change Orders and Contract Modifications,” the spending authority shall be modified in the amount of $150,000 to allow for additional funds necessary to address any future needs to complete the project or in an amount not to exceed the available budget.
Fiscal Impact
Increasing the spending authority of the contract will allow the City to implement the required improvements necessary to ensure the Passport Offices are once again a revenue-generating facility for the City.