Title
Resolution Authorizing an Increase of More than 25% of Original Contract Price Awarded Under ITB 23-65/TM to Eastern Waterproofing & Restoration of Virginia, LLC. for Maritime Center Façade Repairs as Required by Hampton City Code
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
In May of 2023, the Department of Public Works solicited a formal bid under ITB 23-65/TM for repairs to the façade of the Hampton Maritime Center. The bid was awarded to Eastern Waterproofing & Restoration of Virginia, LLC as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder at a quoted price of $648,849.00. Subsequent to the award, change orders were submitted and approved in the amount of $162,212.25 for additional repairs to the curtain walls and columns as well as the installation of additional fireproofing, new light fixtures, pedestrian traffic coating, and railing supports. Additional damage involving the curtain wall and columns have subsequently been discovered that must be repaired for the safety of public use. This will require an additional change order expected to be in the sum of $74,841.53 bringing the cumulative total of change orders to $237,053.78, which equates to an approximate 37% increase over the original contract price. Hampton City Code § 2 336 requires the advanced written approval of City Council in order to increase a contracted amount by more than 25% or $30,000, whichever is greater.
Discussion:
Approval by City Council to increase the contract price would allow the department to issue a change order modifying the contract to repair all of the damages to the curtain wall and columns located during construction. The scope of work under the existing contract with Eastern Waterproofing & Restoration of Virginia, LLC consists of repairs to the façade of the Maritime Center. Change orders issued by Eastern Waterproofing & Restoration of Virginia, LLC for the additional repairs are reasonable, and staff believes that this is the most efficient and cost-effective way to have ...
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