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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 NS Contract - Central Recreation Restroom Up Fits Design ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 3, 2006 Action Agenda Item No. ~- K SUBJECT: Design Services for Central Recreation Restroom Refurbishment DEPARTMENT: Purchasing/ Public Works PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Reese Noland & McElrath Proposal INFORMATION CONTACT: Pam Jones 245-2652 Wilbert McAdoo 245-2625 Wayne Fenton 245-2628 PURPOSE: To consider authorizing a contract for professional services with Reece, Noland & McElrath, Inc. for design work for replacement of restroom fixtures, water and wastewater lines, and all surface treatments (floors, walls, ceilings), including identification of water conserving measures and fixtures. BACKGROUND: The existing restrooms (including fixtures, water and wastewater lines, and surfaces) for the Central Recreation Center at the Richard E. Whiffed Human Services Center in Hillsborough are believed to be largely original to the building (circa 1957). The existing configuration does not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) code requirements. In addition, water and wastewater plumbing lines (which are approximately 50 years old) are subject to leaks and failures. These could result in lost water resources, increased cost to the County, and inconvenience to customers. Design services for restroom improvements will reflect the County's commitment to greenbuilding principles, and will include specification of appropriate water conserving fixtures (e.g. waterless urinals), locating fixtures to meet ADA requirements, re-routing and replacement of water and wastewater lines, and replacement of surface treatments and stall dividers. Staff proposes retaining the services of Reese, Noland & McElrath to design upfits of the four restrooms in the building, including identification of minimal water consuming fixtures, rainwater collection, etc. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Reece Noland & McElrath would perform design services at a cost of $17,800. Funding for this work (from Two-Thirds Net Debt Reduction Bonds) has already been appropriated by the Board in a capital project ordinance covering repairs to Central Recreation. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board exempt this project from the qualification-based selection process for architect services as allowed by GG 143-64.32 and approve a contract with Reece Noland McElrath in the amount of $17,800 for design services for the upfit of the four existing restrooms located in the Central Recreation building; and authorize the Purchasing Director to execute paperwork as may be required. ~1 ~, ~. ~~ ENCI!~IEEI~S Reed, Noland & McEJttath, Inc. PO BOX >40 ~>:'nYNISVII.I.I:. NC ?8786 18?8}t~6-98>I (828}d~6-620 (PnX) ~4'VrW.RNM-FiNGINEERS.COM nraic;N sErzv~cia r>KOi~osni. County of Orange Central Recreation Center Toilet Room Renovations Hillsborough, N.C. September 14, ?006 Reece, Noland, R McGlrath Engineers propose to provide Professional Services for design of Toilet Roorn Renovations for this facility. PROJECT D6SCRIP'I'ION: Desi~~n of the renovation of the four toilet rooms ++hich are currently located in the facility. Desisn would include evaluation of required future counts to comph~ with current code, revising la}outs to comply with ADn requirements, as well as replacim~ all plumbing futures, toilet partitions. and toilet room accessories. V1`e +vould implement the usa~~e of++•atcr conservin~~ measures in the desi~,n of these toilet facilities. nlso included would he design ofne+v floor, wall, and ceiling finishes. FEE: Our lump sum fee for this prgjrct is 517,800.00 (Seventeen Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars) BASIC SERVICES: The lump sum fee proposed above includes the following basic services: I . Perform a code evaluation of minimum facilities for the facility and ADA requirements for the toilet rooms, including review of the proposed designs with the Orange County Inspections Department. 2. Prepare project dra+vim_s and specifications in sufficient detail to obtain regulatory approval and to receive bids. ;. Solicit bidders, receive informal bids, and negotiate as required, providing required documentation to allow the County to award a contract to the selected bidder. d. Review shop dra+yings and submittals for items of work that are part of our desi~,n. i. Conduct site visits during construction to observe the +vork and assist with coordination or problem resolution. Frequency of visits is estimated at two per +veek. 6. Conduct Pre-Bid, Pre-Construction, and Monthly Construction Conferences. ?. Conduct pre-final and final inspections. 8. Review Owner's ~danuals and as-built dra++ings submitted by the Contractor. 9. Prepare F~lectronic Record Dra+yin<~s from contractor-furnished as-built marked prints. 10. Support O+vner during the Contractors' one-year +yarranty period to resolve am problems with finishes, equipment manufacturers. suppliers, system operation. etc. nDDIIIONnL SFRVICIS: The lump sum fee proposed above does not include services such as those listed below. ~~1~e ++ill propose additional lees tcrr such services upon request: 1 . Desi~~n of additional elements nut related to the renovation of the firur toilet rooms +vhich may be generated by the t )range County Inspections Department. Examples +vould be additional f ire alarm, fire sprinl.ler s stem;. fire ratings of rxistin~~ construction, etc. a 3 Construction administration services which extend beyond the established Contract Cumpletian Date. throu~_h no fault of the f)esi~_ner, including=default of any Contractor. Modifyin~_ ~lrrivings and specifications as a result of Cc>ntrrctors' equipment substitutions. failure to roordinatc or seyucnce the work. ur other fault of the Contractor(s). 1311.1.1NGS'PAY~IEN"I S: Invoices will he presented nx~nthly, based on progress during the month. I'avments ~ti ill be due on a net ,0-day basis. financing charges on balance beyond ~0 dars will be I-1 2°~~ per month (IA~,a APR). If we should have to seek legal action to effect collection, and ~~e prevail in lineation, then all costs associated with collecting overdue accounts will be recoverable. If payments arc withheld or disputed. then we retain the right to suspend further srrviccs until the account is current. Submitted by: Accepted by: REI~Cf, NOLA1`D K Mc1iLRA1 l I. INC. ,_ _- ~G' ~~_ Stephen C. Kaufman. PE September l~ ?006 _-- _ _ _. Date Date