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A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the ratification of an emergency authorization of critical structural and roofing repairs at 427 Biltmore Way, pursuant to Section 2-690 Emergency Procurement, in the amount of $378,908.
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On January 12, 2021, Resolution No. 2021-08 was approved for the award of the Renovation and Addition Project at 427 Biltmore Way -IFB 2021-035. The purpose of this IFB is to contract with a qualified and experienced bidder for the renovations and construction of a structural addition to the City owned facility located at 427 Biltmore Way.
During the project, it was discovered that structural upgrades are needed to enhance the integrity of the building framework and roof structural system. Numerus structural conditions were discovered during the interior demolition process that required additional work outside the original scope. Since a portion of the roof structural system is being replaced as part of the structural repairs, and portions of the remaining roof are being disturbed to accommodate other new structural repairs, it makes sense to replace the balance of the roofing system. The result will be a secure and weathertight building envelope.
In order to continue the construction activities of the project and minimize the time impact to the schedule, emergency approval for the additional work was granted in order to prevent a delay to the project schedule . The emergency work included structural repairs and upgrades, re-roofing of the entire building.
Under Section 2-690 of the Procurement Code, entitled “Emergency Procurement,” where the city manager, or other city official as designated by administrative regulation may make or authorize others to make emergency procurements of supplies, services or construction when there exists an immediate threat to public health, welfare, or safety or to prevent or minimize serious disruption of government services.