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File #: 2020-7817   
Type: Consent Calendar Item
Body: City Council
On agenda: 4/7/2020
Title: Recommendation to Accept the Work of Garland/DBS, Inc. for City Hall Exterior Walls Waterproofing Restoration Project, No. P.W. 07-19-38. (Public Works 91609706)

Title

 

Recommendation to Accept the Work of Garland/DBS, Inc. for City Hall Exterior Walls Waterproofing Restoration Project, No. P.W. 07-19-38. (Public Works 91609706)

 

Body

 

To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

On October 15, 2019, the City Council awarded a contract to Garland/DBS, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $270,381 for the cleaning and waterproofing of the exterior walls of the City Hall building. The contractor successfully completed the work to the satisfaction of Public Works Department, and the project is ready for acceptance.

 

BACKGROUND

 

The work completed on this project included preparation, rinsing, cleaning, and power washing the exterior walls of City Hall, and applying sealant to the façade of the building preserving it for many years to come.

 

DISCUSSION

 

On October 15, 2019, the City Council awarded a contract in the amount of $270,381, including contingencies, to Garland/DBS, Inc.  The project has been completed and is acceptable to the Public Works Department. The final project cost is $270,381.

 

ALTERNATIVES

 

                     Accept the work for City Hall exterior walls waterproofing restoration project.

                     Do not accept the work for the City Hall exterior walls waterproofing restoration project.

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT

 

The project is budgeted in the Public Works Department’s Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) City Buildings, Project No. 91609706.  The monies are included in the Facilities Replacement Fund (Fund 706). There is no impact to the General Fund.

 

MUNICIPAL CODE/POLICY DOCUMENT CROSS REFERENCE

 

This action does not affect the Alameda Municipal Code.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

 

In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities.

 

CLIMATE IMPACTS

 

Not applicable to this report.

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

Accept the work of Garland/DBS, Inc. for City Hall exterior walls waterproofing restoration project, No. P.W. 07-19-38.

 

CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION

 

The City Manager recommends acceptance of the work of Garland/DBS.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Liam Garland, Public Works Director

 

By,

Abdulla Ahmed, CIP Manager

 

Financial Impact section reviewed,

Elena Adair, Finance Director

 

cc:                     Eric Levitt, City Manager