Council Communication Office of the City Manager	Date	September 14, 2009
	Agenda Item No. 6B Roll Call No. 09- Communication No. 09-658 Submitted by: Jeb E. Brewer, P.E. City Engineer

AGENDA HEADING:

Ordering construction of the following: 7th & Grand Parking Garage Rehabilitation - Receiving bids, (9-29-09), and Setting date of hearing, (10-12-09). (Construction Estimate - $503,315).

SYNOPSIS:

Recommend the City Council proceed with construction of the improvement and set dates to receive bids and hold a public hearing, as required by Iowa Code, utilizing the method of financing referenced below. This project provides for structural repair and rehabilitation at three parking garages (7th & Grand, 4th & Grand, and 3rd & Court) to address deterioration that has occurred. This work is necessary to preserve the City’s investment in these parking structures and restore their structural integrity.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Amount: $503,315 (City Engineer's Estimate)

Funding Source: 2009-2010 CIP, Page PKG-5, Parking Facility Rehab/Repair Program, PKG016, Parking System Revenue

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The Engineering Department has prepared plans, specifications, form of contract documents, and City Engineer’s estimate for the construction of the 7th & Grand Parking Garage Rehabilitation, 04-2010-003. The improvement includes concrete stair repair, stair nosing repairs, rail post support repair, floor drain repairs, tee beam stem repair, beam repair, column repair, bottom tee repair, epoxy crack injection, crack sealing, cove sealant, traffic paint, carbon fiber reinforcing (furnish), carbon fiber reinforcing (installation), temporary shoring, tee connection repair, reinforcing steel epoxy coated, traffic control, grind concrete surface at level 6.5, angle support, concrete removal, concrete replacement, steel handrail galvanized, storefront and mobilization in accordance with the contract documents, including Plan Files 508-055/081 at the City of Des Moines 7th & Grand Parking Garage, and also includes minor repair work at the 4th & Grand and 3rd & Court Parking Garages, Des Moines, Iowa.

The estimated construction cost is $503,315. The proposed plans, specifications, and form of contract documents are available for public inspection in the City Engineer's Office.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION(S): NONE

BOARD/COMMISSION ACTION(S): NONE

ANTICIPATED ACTIONS AND FUTURE COMMITMENTS:

Anticipated actions include public hearing, receive and file bids, designate lowest bidder, and approve contract and bond; also partial payments to the contractor and final acceptance of work.

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