Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Public Works

TO:	Mark Thiel, Assistant Director of Public Works
FROM:	Steven C. Bennett, Buildings & Facilities Manager
CC:	Charles F. Soules, Director of Public Works
Date:	March 5, 2014
RE:	Project No. PW1343 – 2014 Community Health Building Improvements.– City Bid No. B1368; March 25, 2014 Consent Agenda Item – Set Bid Date of April 22, 2014

Please include the following item on the City Commission consent agenda for consideration at the March 25, 2014 meeting:

Project Description

City of Lawrence is seeking bid proposals for the remodel of several areas located within the Community Health Building. The work includes Controlled Access System upgrade, door modifications in tenant suites, and casework/reception desk modifications. Work shall be bid in two separate packages. Bid 1 includes the general remodel work. Bid 2 is for access control security.

Project History

On January 25, 2013, the City, County and representatives from the several departments from the Community Health Facility met to discuss the Security Survey completed by the Lawrence Police Department. There were numerous meetings between the Police Department, Douglas County, City of Lawrence, and Treanor Architects to determine the extent of the remodel, and what needed to be done for security enhancement. It was decided by the City and the County to evenly split all approved costs. Tenor Architects were directed to provide an estimate of costs for improvements to the facility. City and County personnel have been working together with Treanor Architects to present a plan for the safety improvements.

Project Funding

The total project estimate is $120,000, and includes both design and construction costs. The City share will be funded through general obligation bonds. General obligation bond Resolution No. 7033 was passed August 13^th, 2013.

Action Request

Set bid date of April 22, 2014 for Project No. PW-1343 - Community Health Building Improvements.